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Sperm whales, which have adapted to live in equilibrium at carrying capacity for a long time, are referred to as what kind of species?

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They are known as a K-selected species.

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K-selected species maintain a stable population and don't produce a lot of offspring. Most whales only have offspring every 4 years.
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