Multiple choice

Which of the following statements are true about elephants and humans?

A. Both are K strategists according to population ecologists. B. Elephants and humans show a long gestatation period during pregnancy. C. Elephants and humans have low basal metabolic rate (BMR). D. Both show long fertile period in their life time. E. Elephants and human show faster growth rate as compared to other animals.

  1. A, B and D

  2. B, C and D

  3. C, D and E

  4. A, B and E
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A, B and D are true of elephants and humans.  Both are K strategists according to population ecologists, i.e.,  they produce limited offsprings during their life spans. Elephants and humans show a long gestatation period during pregnancy and also show long fertile period in their life time.

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