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#Question id: 4612


The greatest number of endemic species is expected in environments that are ________.

#Section 2: Evolution
  1. easily reached and ecologically diverse

  2. isolated and show little ecological diversity

  3. isolated and ecologically diverse

  4. easily reached and show little ecological diversity

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#Question id: 3490

#Section 4: Behavioural Ecology

Given below are some behaviors strategies.

A) Fixed action pattern, complex sequence of behavior, Once released and continuous to completion, even when there is change in surrounding environment

B)  natural selection select that territorial behavior that is benefit is greater than cost 

C) Imprinting, a form of learning in which a very young animal fixes its attention on the first object with which it has visual, auditory, or tactile experience

D) Donor benefits at a cost to the recipient, the behavior is altruistic; when the recipient benefits at a cost to the donor, the behavior is selfish.

Which one of the following correct combination of true and false?

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#Question id: 9185

#Section 2: Evolution

Plants are affected by an array of pathogens. Which of the following is a plant defense against disease?

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#Question id: 16897

#Section 3: Mathematics and Quantitative Ecology

In a report by ABC News, the headlines read “City Living Increases Men’s Death Risk” The headlines were based on a study of 3,617 adults who lived in the United States and were more than 25 years old. One researcher said, “Elevated levels of tumor deaths suggest the influence of physical, chemical and biological exposures in urban areas... Living in cities also involves potentially stressful levels of noise, sensory stimulation and overload, interpersonal relations and conflict, and vigilance against hazards ranging from crime to accidents.” Is a conclusion that living in an urban environment causes an increased risk of death justified?

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#Question id: 12378

#Section 1: Ecology

Primary succession is occurring.

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#Question id: 11248

#Section 1: Ecology

Which factor could not be considered a factor of environmental resistance?