Which of the following might affect the foraging behavior of an animal in the context of optimal foraging?

A) risk of predation

B) prey size

C) prey defenses

TLS Online TPP Program

#Question id: 12358

#Section 1: Ecology

Linked subpopulations are referred to as a. 

TLS Online TPP Program

#Question id: 12359

#Section 1: Ecology

______ is the number of individuals in a given area.

TLS Online TPP Program

#Question id: 12360

#Section 1: Ecology

Which of the following is not a method of estimating the size of a population?

TLS Online TPP Program

#Question id: 12361

#Section 1: Ecology

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

TLS Online TPP Program

#Question id: 12362

#Section 1: Ecology

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?

TLS Online TPP Program

#Question id: 12363

#Section 1: Ecology

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