A female cat in heat urinates more often and in many places. Male cats congregate near the urine deposits and fight with each other. Which of the following is a proximate cause of this behaviour of increased urination?

#Question id: 9195

#SCPH28 | Zoology

Philippe Bouchet and colleagues conducted a massive survey of marine molluscs on the west coast of New Caledonia. For 20% of the total species that were located and identified, only a single specimen was found. What does that suggest about the diversity of molluscs in this area?

#Question id: 9196

#SCPH06 I Botany

If all individuals in the last remaining population of a particular frog species were all highly elated, which type of diversity would be of greatest concern when planning to prevent the species from going extinct?

#Question id: 9196

#SCPH28 | Zoology

If all individuals in the last remaining population of a particular frog species were all highly elated, which type of diversity would be of greatest concern when planning to prevent the species from going extinct?

#Question id: 9197

#SCPH06 I Botany

What is the biological significance of genetic diversity between populations?

#Question id: 9197

#SCPH28 | Zoology

What is the biological significance of genetic diversity between populations?

#Question id: 9198

#SCPH06 I Botany

Tropical forests are being converted to farm or pasture land at an alarming rate, and one major focus is on the biodiversity and the impact to these ecosystems. What is a direct benefit to humans that helps explain why these forests need to be preserved?