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r-strategy

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-010448

A reproductive strategy characterized by the production of many offspring with a high growth rate, short lifespan, and minimal parental care. Organisms employing this strategy, known as r-strategists, typically thrive in unstable or unpredictable environments where rapid colonization and reproduction are advantageous. Examples include many insects and bacteria.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CHM-010448
FieldChemistry
SubjectChemistry and Human Health
ReferencesPAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 941 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)
Record as JSON
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  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
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    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 941 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
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