The meanings of r- and K-selection

@article{Parry2004TheMO,
  title={The meanings of r- and K-selection},
  author={Gregory D. Parry},
  journal={Oecologia},
  year={2004},
  volume={48},
  pages={260-264}
}
  • G. Parry
  • Published 1 March 1981
  • Biology, Medicine
  • Oecologia
SummaryThis paper catalogues several different dichotomies that have all been termed r- and K-selection. The status of the concept of r- and K-selection is discussed and a more restricted usage of the terms is recommended. 
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