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#Question id: 12956

For  nearly 200  years, biogeographers have  noted that  the  tropics  have  more terrestrial species than  temperate regions. Which of the following is NOT a plausible explanation for this pattern?

#Section 5: Applied Ecology & Evolution
  1. Diversification rates are higher in the tropics     
  2. Energy inputs are higher in the tropics
  3. There is greater land area in the tropics
  4. Tropical species have greater climatic tolerance
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#Question id: 12155

#Section 1: Ecology

Under which of the following conditions do the mathematical models for competition tell us that coexistence of two competing species is most likely? 
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#Question id: 12259

#Section 1: Ecology

Which of the following is an example of exploitation competition? 
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#Question id: 12260

#Section 1: Ecology

Chemical competition among organisms is referred to as __________. 
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#Question id: 12261

#Section 1: Ecology

When a person removed the predator Pisaster from rocky intertidal areas, the diversity of prey animals changed from 15 to __________. 
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#Question id: 12262

#Section 1: Ecology

The myxoma virus was introduced to Australia to control an outbreak of which of the following pests? 
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#Question id: 12263

#Section 1: Ecology

You have discovered an unknown insect that has cryptic coloration. What do you hypothesize about this animal?