Erwin and Scott used an insecticidal fog to knock down insects from the top section of a L. seemannii tree. The researchers identified over 900 species of beetles among the individuals that fell. Erwin also projected that this entire tree from top to bottom is host to about 600 arthropod species that are unique to this tree species and not found on any other tree species. There are approximately 50,000 species of tropical trees. Although it could not be entirely accurate, what would be the best way to estimate the total number of arthropod species?

#Question id: 11426

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Which of the following biomes is associated with a mediterranean climate?

#Question id: 11442

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Forests dominated primarily by evergreen trees with abundant lianas and epiphytes are found in which of the following biomes?

#Question id: 11443

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

To qualify as a Biodiversity Hotspot, an area must contain__:

A .At least 1,500 species of endemic vascular plants

B .At least 70 percent land covered by vascular plants

C .At least 25 threatened species of mammals

D .At least one protected area such as national park

 Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

#Question id: 11444

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Ecologist have proposed following explanation to lead maximize biodiversity at tropic.

A. Higher productivity in the tropics allows for more species present

 B. Old communities have greater species than younger community

 C. Natural enemies such as predators and parasite limit competition in the tropics, which allows more species to coexist

D. Very less intensity of disturbances in the tropics promote high succession diversity

#Question id: 12586

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#Question id: 12587

#Unit 10. Ecological Principles