Environmental and Conservation Biology

A number of different organisms can fill an ecological niche is called a what?

A number of different organisms can fill an ecological niche is called a what?

A number of different organisms can fill an ecological niche is called a what?

zzwChris   435   1 Reply

ohemgeeitseri

Please help, thanks.?

Please help, thanks.?

All of the following are results of human population increases EXCEPT

  a. intraspecific competition.    
  b. increases in lifespan.    
  c. limited resources.    
  d. environmental pollu
The carrying capacity is

  a. the amount of parasites a

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zygote

What is an example of 2 species both occupying the same ecological niche?

What is an example of 2 species both occupying the same ecological niche?

What is an example of 2 species both occupying the same ecological niche?

zyxomma77   524   2 Replies

NYC23

Is this an example of a bottleneck event?

Is this an example of a bottleneck event?

I recount a question I encountered a few months ago, but never got around to asking. Shouldn't be anything too difficult (question was in the genetic drift section of a textbook), but I could use a few opinions. It goes along the lines of:

1. In a p

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dashpup

What is an example of an ecological niche?

What is an example of an ecological niche?

Thank you.

Zyoxronin   435   1 Reply

ohemgeeitseri

The _____ principle states that if two species have very similar?

The _____ principle states that if two species have very similar?

1.A parasite species lives in or on a host species. In this interaction:
A. both species are negatively effected
B. one species is negatively effected while the other is unaffected
C. one species is negatively effected while the other is positivel

zygote   383   2 Replies

juju

Why does studying local processes alone make it hard to understand why species diversity vary btw 2 community?

Why does studying local processes alone make it hard to understand why species diversity vary btw 2 community?

Field ecologists of the 1970s generally explained patterns of species diversity at their study sites in terms of competition, predation, disturbance & other local processes. Explain why studying local processes alone may be insufficient to understand

zygote   561   1 Reply

orange

The intro. of a small population onto an island that has a limited gene pool for a population best describes?

The intro. of a small population onto an island that has a limited gene pool for a population best describes?

A. Genetic Drift
B. The bottleneck effect
C. The founder effect
D. The effect of genetic isolation

zygote   650   1 Reply

zyxomma77

The most important factor in determining community structure?

The most important factor in determining community structure?

The most important factor in determining community structure?
A. may change from one community to another
B is predation
C.is competition
D. is mutualism.
E. are structural diversity and environmental patchiness.

zygiskr   613   1 Reply

micooo

Causes for Biodiversity Differences Between Local Neighborhoods?

Causes for Biodiversity Differences Between Local Neighborhoods?

I lived in the same area for 29 years now. In the neighborhood in which I grew up it wasn't uncommon to see slugs crawling around on sidewalks and porches. I'm living in a neighborhood now about 3 miles away where I never see slugs, but I d

zoiberg137   687   1 Reply

bio_man

Which of the following heavy metals is/are associated with damage to the human nervous system?

Which of the following heavy metals is/are associated with damage to the human nervous system?

Which of the following heavy metals is/are associated with damage to the human nervous system?

▸ radon

▸ mercury

▸ mercury, lead, and radon

▸ lead

▸ mercury and lead

zmudasam   32   1 Reply

kirakira15

A group of biology students are assisting a researcher from the University of Toronto on a project.

A group of biology students are assisting a researcher from the University of Toronto on a project.

A group of biology students are assisting a researcher from the University of Toronto on a project. They are trying to determine the growth rate of frogs in a marsh near Owen Sound.  There are 200 frogs in the first year.  By the time the s

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zlr

From 1845-1936, the Hudson's Bay Company tracked the collection of hare and lynx pelts. On a graph,

From 1845-1936, the Hudson's Bay Company tracked the collection of hare and lynx pelts. On a graph,

From 1845-1936, the Hudson's Bay Company tracked the collection of hare and lynx pelts. On a graph, the data shows a sinusoidal wave that is typical with predator-prey populations. Here is the graph, showing the "lag" between the hare

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zlr

How does a cricket respond when it hears the ultrasonic call of a bat coming from its right side?

How does a cricket respond when it hears the ultrasonic call of a bat coming from its right side?

[html]How does a cricket respond when it hears the ultrasonic call of a bat coming from its right side?


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gurdeep

The first stage of the organizational innovation process is

The first stage of the organizational innovation process is

The first stage of the organizational innovation process is
 
  a. development
  b. application
  c. launch
  d. growth
  e. maturity

Question 2

During which phase of t

zfuller1   41   2 Replies

zfuller1

The aircraft engine division of General Electric has competed with Pratt & Whitney and had its ...

The aircraft engine division of General Electric has competed with Pratt & Whitney and had its ...

The aircraft engine division of General Electric has competed with Pratt & Whitney and had
  its own mission and a strategy that often differed considerably from other parts of the
  corporation. What is a division such as this is called

zfuller1   36   3 Replies

Shedgehog

Enrichment items for the outdoor room are as functional as music, pictures, and lighting for the ...

Enrichment items for the outdoor room are as functional as music, pictures, and lighting for the ...

Enrichment items for the outdoor room are as functional as music, pictures, and lighting for the indoor room.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Cut-flower producers usua

zfuller1   55   3 Replies

_lizz

The outdoor floor is surfaced with the following material(s):

The outdoor floor is surfaced with the following material(s):

The outdoor floor is surfaced with the following material(s):
 
  a. sand c. water
  b. gravel d. All answers are correct

Question 2

The Midwest had very fertile ____________________, but it wa

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zfuller1

Preserving an area of resources in its natural state is an example of an intentional . What will ...

Preserving an area of resources in its natural state is an example of an intentional . What will ...

Preserving an area of resources in its natural state is an example of an intentional .
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Identify and describe at least three jobs available in the steel

zfuller1   53   3 Replies

Leslverocanosa

The louse population is low during the _____.

The louse population is low during the _____.

The louse population is low during the _____.
 
  a. fall c. spring
  b. winter d. summer

Question 2

Foot rot is caused by a variety of bacteria, fungi, or other organisms found in the _

zfuller1   40   1 Reply

mcheatham

Working with domesticated horses does not present a kicking hazard, so it is unnecessary to always ...

Working with domesticated horses does not present a kicking hazard, so it is unnecessary to always ...

Working with domesticated horses does not present a kicking hazard, so it is unnecessary to always
  remain outside of the kicking range of the horse.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Q

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abdcefghijk

Whorled leaves refer to two or more leaves that grow around the stem at the same node. (True or false?)

Whorled leaves refer to two or more leaves that grow around the stem at the same node. (True or false?)

Whorled leaves refer to two or more leaves that grow around the stem at the same
  node.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Plants are often used to slow dow

zfuller1   49   3 Replies

ladytt92

What is likely to happen if a fruit tree is planted so that the graft union is in contact with the ...

What is likely to happen if a fruit tree is planted so that the graft union is in contact with the ...

What is likely to happen if a fruit tree is planted so that the graft union is in contact with the soil?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Practically all broilers are:
 
  A

zfuller1   34   3 Replies

drmtrudeau

The pollution of ground water is often increased by the presence of macropores in soils. (True or false?)

The pollution of ground water is often increased by the presence of macropores in soils. (True or false?)

The pollution of ground water is often increased by the presence of macropores in soils.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Eutrophication is enhanced by the presence of

zfuller1   34   1 Reply

Jeremythebest3

The discoveries of ________ provided the mechanism that was needed for Darwin's theory of ...

The discoveries of ________ provided the mechanism that was needed for Darwin's theory of ...

The discoveries of ________ provided the mechanism that was needed for Darwin's theory of evolution.
 
  A) Luther Burbank B) Alphonse DeCandolle
  C) Carolus Linneaus D) Gregor Mendel

Question 2
[

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ar224

how might including the abiotic environment within the framework of the ecosyste

how might including the abiotic environment within the framework of the ecosyste

how might including the abiotic environment within the framework of the ecosystem help ecologists achieve the basic goal of understanding the interaction of organisms with their environment

zeynep   2221   1 Reply

sugalee09

At birth, the animal's head is proportionally larger than at any time thereafter. (True or false?)

At birth, the animal's head is proportionally larger than at any time thereafter. (True or false?)

At birth, the animal's head is proportionally larger than at any time thereafter.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

If the deceased was a member of a fraternal organizat

zamu   45   3 Replies

Madisabella

Which of the wiring methods should be used on foliages made of many small leaflets or flowers made ...

Which of the wiring methods should be used on foliages made of many small leaflets or flowers made ...

Which of the wiring methods should be used on foliages made of many small leaflets or flowers made of many small florets?
 
  a. Wrap method c. Hairpin method
  b. Stitch method d. Hook method

Question 2[

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zamu

___________ is the removal of vegetable matter from fleece by chemical means.

___________ is the removal of vegetable matter from fleece by chemical means.

___________ is the removal of vegetable matter from fleece by chemical means.
 
  a. Carbonizing c. Boiling
  b. Scouring d. Drying

Question 2

A single pair of genes controls all animal charact

zamu   60   2 Replies

zamu

In hypogeal emergence, the cotyledons remain beneath the soil surface, and the epicotyl emerges from ...

In hypogeal emergence, the cotyledons remain beneath the soil surface, and the epicotyl emerges from ...

In hypogeal emergence, the cotyledons remain beneath the soil surface, and the epicotyl emerges from the soil.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Almost all of the broile

zamu   32   2 Replies

zamu

____________________ pipe and ____________________ pipe are two types of steel pipe. (Fill in the blank)

____________________ pipe and ____________________ pipe are two types of steel pipe. (Fill in the blank)

____________________ pipe and ____________________ pipe are two types of steel pipe.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

____________________ control the water used in

zamu   77   3 Replies

ginalynn

After a paint dries, the material that is left on the surface is called ____________________. ...

After a paint dries, the material that is left on the surface is called ____________________. ...

After a paint dries, the material that is left on the surface is called ____________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2

____________________, _____________

zamu   69   3 Replies

brittanyxleee

As a graduate student, the reputation of your ____________________ or major professor will play a ...

As a graduate student, the reputation of your ____________________ or major professor will play a ...

As a graduate student, the reputation of your ____________________ or major professor will play a significant role in your own reputation.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

For s

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zamu

The Solomons giant skink is ____________________, which means it is active at twilight or before ...

The Solomons giant skink is ____________________, which means it is active at twilight or before ...

The Solomons giant skink is ____________________, which means it is active at twilight or before sunrise.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The common house agama's skin becomes

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zamu

Urban gardens feature a variety of _____ that allow gardeners to extend the growing season.

Urban gardens feature a variety of _____ that allow gardeners to extend the growing season.

Urban gardens feature a variety of _____ that allow gardeners to extend the growing season.
 
  A) high-tech tools
  B) heaters
  C) structures
  D) insect helpers

Question 2

The c

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zamu

_______________ digestion involves the decomposition of organic matter by methano bacteria in the ...

_______________ digestion involves the decomposition of organic matter by methano bacteria in the ...

_______________ digestion involves the decomposition of organic matter by methano bacteria in the absence of oxygen to produce biogas.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Question 2
[

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zamu

Unrooted cuttings survive a long time. (True or false?)

Unrooted cuttings survive a long time. (True or false?)

Unrooted cuttings survive a long time.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Plants are the basis of the nursery industry.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is

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Eu97

Price support programs: (Multiple Choice)

Price support programs: (Multiple Choice)

Price support programs:
 
  a. If maintained above market clearing levels inevitably lead to surpluses.
  b. Can be utilized in combination with the marketing loan.
  c. Require outlets for purchased commodities.
  d. a and

zamu   30   2 Replies

zamu

If the government supports the price of a commodity it is providing an export subsidy. (True or false?)

If the government supports the price of a commodity it is providing an export subsidy. (True or false?)

If the government supports the price of a commodity it is providing an export subsidy.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Dumping is a sale below variable cost.
 

zamu   57   3 Replies

christianbklyn1

In meiosis ________ are formed, which only have one set of chromosomes.

In meiosis ________ are formed, which only have one set of chromosomes.

In meiosis ________ are formed, which only have one set of chromosomes.

▸ daughter cells

▸ gametes

▸ zygotes

▸ spores

▸ somatic cells

yufeige4   31   1 Reply

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