In which of the following ways does species richness affect ecosystem function? Check all that apply.
_____ Low species richness can contribute to ecosystem stability.
_____ High species richness can increase ecosystem resistance to drought.
_____ Low species richness can make an ecosystem more susceptible to invasive species.
_____ High species richness reduces overall ecosystem productivity.
_____ Low species richness can contribute to ecosystem stability.
__X__ High species richness can increase ecosystem resistance to drought.
__X__ Low species richness can make an ecosystem more susceptible to invasive species.
_____ High species richness reduces overall ecosystem productivity.
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A trait with variable expressivity is one that:
A. is only expressed in homozygous recessive individuals. B. is only expressed in homozygous dominant individuals. C. is only expressed in some of the individuals that have the genotype for that trait. D. is expressed in only some offspring of affected individuals. E. can be expressed differently in different individuals that have the genotype for that trait.
When an organism possesses both male and female reproductive systems, this is termed
a. organogenesis. b. parthenogenesis. c. hermaphroditism. d. budding.
External fertilization is common in most
a. insects. b. amniotes. c. lizards. d. bony fish. e. bony fish and insects
The probability of tossing a coin and having it be heads or tails is
A. 1/4. B. 2. C. 0. D. 1. E. 1/2.