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K-strategy

This term relates to Adaptive reproductive Behaviour and can be seen as a continuum.   At one extreme is R-strategy whereby the individual guarantees its genetic line by having many offspring.  At the other extreme is K-strategy whereby the individual guarantees its genetic line by have few offspring but devoting a lot of energy ensuring the survival of these offspring.