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#Question id: 10598

In a wild life reserve, we have two species of mammal. Species A reproduce thrice a year and produced 6-10 offspring per litter. Species B reproduce once in 2-3 year and produced 1-2 offspring during each cycle of reproduction. Which of the following statement is true?

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles
  1. Species A will have a shorter life span than species B
  2. Species A will have larger body size than species B 
  3. Species A will be more territorial than species B
  4. Species A will provide more parental care than species B  
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#Question id: 12358

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Linked subpopulations are referred to as a. 
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#Question id: 12359

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

______ is the number of individuals in a given area.
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#Question id: 12360

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Which of the following is not a method of estimating the size of a population?
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#Question id: 12361

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

In the lincoln index of relative population size, N = NM/r. What does m represent?
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#Question id: 12362

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Using the Lincoln index to estimate the population size of wolves, you capture, mark, and release 20 wolves during the precensus period. In the census period 13 marked and 5 unmarked wolves are captured. What is the estimate of the size of the population of wolves that occupy your backyard?
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#Question id: 12363

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Relative to populations with long prereproductive periods, populations with short prereproductive periods tend to