Coral reefs occur on the southeast coast of the United States but not at similar latitudes on the southwest coast. Differences in which of the following most likely account for this?

#Question id: 10669

#Section 2: Evolution

The three graphs (A, B, C) show population growth (N) patterns in relation to N or time (t)

Which of the following above graph showing exponential growth?

#Question id: 11776

#Section 2: Evolution

According to optimal foraging theory, longer travel time

#Question id: 10592

#Section 2: Evolution

Given below are the steps to assess the population size of grasshoppers in a given area, the size of the population is estimated as follows

Which of the following correct combination of parameter?

#Question id: 11765

#Section 2: Evolution

The population density of a particular insect species was determined to be 15,000 adults per hectare in the summer of 1996, 21,000 adults per hectare in the summer of 1997, and 29,400 adults per hectare in the summer of 1998. Based on these population estimates, what is your estimate of λ, the annual rate of geometric growth?

#Question id: 10603

#Section 2: Evolution

The population size of a bird increased from 600 to 700 in one year. If the per capita birth rate of this population is 0.50, what is its per capita death rate?