Final answer:
The false statement about 'k' is that it is specific for a given species, as carrying capacity is not fixed and can change based on environmental conditions and is not species-specific but rather ecology-specific.
Step-by-step explanation:
The subject of the question pertains to population ecology, specifically regarding carrying capacity and reproductive strategies in species. The term 'k' in the context of the question likely refers to 'carrying capacity,' which is the maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely given the food, habitat, water, and other necessities available in the environment. Carrying capacity can vary among populations, in space and over time, due to changes in the environment and resources. However, the statement that 'k is specific for a given species' is false because the carrying capacity is not species-specific but rather ecology-specific and can change as environmental conditions change.
Additionally, the term 'r-selected' refers to species that reproduce quickly and often, with many offspring and little parental care, while 'K-selected' species produce fewer offspring with more investment in each. Understanding the context in which r-selected and K-selected strategies are implemented helps in interpreting how carrying capacity (k) can fluctuate and is not fixed for any species.