Habitat selection - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

what is an animal's niche - ANSWER-it's role or job in the ecosystem how many dimensions can a niche have - ANSWER-it can have many dimensions can animals share a niche - ANSWER-no, one of them are going to out win the other specialist - ANSWER-animals with specific needs and a low range of tolerance generalist - ANSWER-animals with unspecific needs and a high range of tolerance logistic growth - ANSWER-when growth rate decreases as the population reaches carrying capacity what limiting...

Psychology 1101- Exam 1 with Complete Solutions Contemporary Psychology the study of behavior and mental processes Behaviorism theory that claims that both animal and human behavior can be controlled by conditioning Clinical Psychology psychology used for the purpose of treating behavior and mental issues Nature vs. Nurture discussion of whether people develop due to natural effects (genetics) or nurturing (parental and social influences) Scientific Attitude process one must ...

BIO 1414 Lab Practical 2 Lab 5-7 Plant physiology, ecology, habitat selection practice questions and

environmental pressures correct answers the factors (abiotic or biotic) in an ecosystem which put pressure on an organism's survival and increase competition (whether inter-species or intra-species) biodiversity correct answers a combination of the species diversity, genetic diversity and habitat diversity of an ecosystem variation correct answers the differences, either physical or genetic, between individuals of a species simpson's diversity index correct answers a measure of divers...

JMU BIO 150 Final Exam Accurate Questions & Answers(GRADED A+) Define biodiversity - ANSWER the diversity of plant and animal life in a particular habitat (or in the world as a whole) Define genetic diversity - ANSWER the total genetic information contained within all individuals of a species, population, or community Why is genetic diversity important? - ANSWER provides the raw materials for adaptive change Define adaptive change - ANSWER change in response to the environment's ...

What is body condition scoring for? - correct answer Objective score system to determine body condition, evaluate overall muscle mass, and fat coverage of ribs, spine, hips What characteristics would indicate your dog is at a healthy weight? - correct answer Ribs are easily felt Stomach doesn't sag Waist is easily seen from above What characteristics would indicate your dog is overweight? - correct answer ribs are difficult to feel under fat stomach sags and you can grab a handful of f...

he world, in the US - 5500, 965 Number of threatened/endangered mammal species - 1000 What separates mammals from birds, reptiles, and amphibians - Mammals have hair, mammary glands, and three ear bones. What distinguishes birds from mammals, reptiles, and amphibians - Feathers Number of species of birds in the world, in North America, in the US - 9900, 2000, 925 Number of threatened/endangered bird species - over 1000 Number of reptile species in the world - 8200 Number of reptile speci...

AP Biology Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+ What are the 2 theories of evolution? Explain each Gradualism- geologic changes result from slow, gradual, continuous process Punctuated Equilibrium- Long period of stasis punctuated by short bursts of significant change. What was Lamarck's theory and why was it wrong? Lamarck = Inheritance of Acquired characteristics- traits acquired during lifetime could be passed on What is natural selection Comptetition for limited resources re...

Biology Practice Test Form 1 Questions And Answers 100% Pass! A+ 1. Which of the following characteristics of a material found on the bark of a tree will most likely prove that the material is a living thing? • The material is green. • The material appears to reproduce on its own. • The material is composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen atoms. • The material absorbs heat in the presence of sunlight • - ANS-The material appears to reproduce on its own 2. Given the DNA sequen...

ENWC Exam 2 Reading Questions with Verified Answers How do hunters contribute to conservation? Hunters only hunt for the biggest animal which is almost always the oldest male so they are not hunting the superior genetics. Hunters can decrease an overpopulated species causing a balance. Also, males are hunted, leaving more females left to reproduce. How will birds alter their migration in response to climate change? Birds will migrate to where it is warmer and they will not necessari...