9. Two plant species exist in a forest. One is fairly long-lived and produces few large seeds. The other is short-lived and produces many small seeds. a. What are the ecological trade-offs of these two reproduction strategies?

b. Which species is most likely an r- strategist and which species is most likely a K- strategist species? Explain your answer.

10. List three traits of an r-strategist and three traits of a K-strategist. Think of an example for each.

11. Compare and contrast the type of environment to which r-selected and K-selected species are adapted.