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Age at first reproduction

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The age at which an organism reaches sexual maturity and can first reproduce; delayed maturation in K-strategists reduces reproductive opportunities and slows population recovery.

AP course connection

Topic 3.2: 3.2 K-Selected r-Selected Species

Unit 3

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