Exam (elaborations)
NR 435 Evolution questions and answers 2025
- Course
- Institution
NR 435 Evolution questions and answers 2025
[Show more]
Content preview
NR 435: Evolution questionsand answers 2025
Ecology - answer Underlying foundation of environmental science
Who coined the term ecology? - answer Reiter in 1865
Haeckel (1869) definition of Ecology - answer Total relationship of the
animal to both its organic and inorganic environment (often credited as
inventing the term)
Elton (1927) Definition of Ecology - answer "Scientific natural history"
concerned with the distribution and abundance of animals in nature
Krebs (1927) Definition of Ecology - answer "The scientific study of the
interactions that determine the distribution and abundance of organisms"
Origins of Ecological Thought - answer -Hunter/gatherer: where, when to
find prey
-Developing agriculture required understanding of abiotic factors affecting
crop growth (Irrigation, fertilization, pests)
Pre-Darwinian Ecological Thought - answer "Natural History" an emphasis
on the balance of nature, extinction not considered
Evolutionary Theory - answer -Theory of evolution by natural selection
-Joint presentation, Linnaean Society (1858)
-Set pattern of subsequent biological thought
-Focused on the processes effecting survival of individuals, populations,
and species
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller BRAINBOOSTERS. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
83637 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now