The use of the Indian mongoose to control rat populations ________
A) shows the effectiveness of biological control
B) shows why integrated pest management usually fails
C) became a disaster when the mongoose turned out to be as invasive as its target
D) is an example of how coevolution makes biological control difficult
C
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After death, the lack of ATP stops the dissociation of cross-bridges, and the muscle is locked in a stiff, rigid state called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Charcot-Leyden crystals are often observed in specimens infected with which one of the following trematodes?
a. Clonorchis (Opisthorchis) sinensis b. Opisthorchis viverrini c. Fasciola hepatica d. Paragonimus westermani
The biological species concept relies mainly on ________ to define a species.
A. reproductive isolation B. the presence of analogous traits C. comparative biochemical analysis D. morphological differences
Maria, a volunteer firefighter in New Jersey, rushed along with the rest of her fire company to lower Manhattan on that awful morning of September 11, 2001. As they crossed over the Hudson into the city, they heard that the towers had collapsed, so they
helped search through the rubble and dust from the buildings to find survivors. Maria has now developed serious health problems based on her exposure to the rubble and dust, which included asbestos and many other small particles. Which organ system and which organelle do you think are most likely failing in this brave woman's body? What will be an ideal response?