The cow Bos primigenius (which is bred for meat and milk) has a smaller brain and larger eyes than closely related wild species of ungulates. These traits most likely arose by ________.

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#SCPH28 | Zoology

Based on the intermediate disturbance hypothesis, a community’s species diversity is increased by

#Question id: 11332

#SCPH06 I Botany

The most plausible hypothesis to explain why species richness is higher in tropical than in temperate regions is that

 A) tropical communities are older.

 B) tropical regions generally have more available water and higher levels of solar radiation.

 C) higher temperatures cause more rapid speciation.

 D) diversity increases as evapotranspiration decreases.

#Question id: 11332

#SCPH28 | Zoology

The most plausible hypothesis to explain why species richness is higher in tropical than in temperate regions is that

 A) tropical communities are older.

 B) tropical regions generally have more available water and higher levels of solar radiation.

 C) higher temperatures cause more rapid speciation.

 D) diversity increases as evapotranspiration decreases.

#Question id: 11333

#SCPH06 I Botany

Small geographic areas with high concentrations of endemic species and a large number of endangered and threatened species are known as

#Question id: 11333

#SCPH28 | Zoology

Small geographic areas with high concentrations of endemic species and a large number of endangered and threatened species are known as

#Question id: 11334

#SCPH06 I Botany

To qualify as a biodiversity hotspot, a region must meet following two strict criteria