K - selected species generate ____ offspring.

The correct answer is: Fewer

• K-selected species possess relatively stable populations fluctuating near the carrying capacity of the environment.
• These species are characterized by having only a few offspring but investing high amounts of parental care. Elephants, humans, and bison are all k-selected species.
• Traits that are thought to be characteristic of K-selection include large body size, long life expectancy, and the production of fewer offspring, which often require extensive parental care until they mature. Organisms whose life history is subject to K-selection are often referred to as K-strategists or K-selected.