________ have been defined as communities of organisms and their physical and chemical environments that function as self-regulating units.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Ecosystems

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Which of the following is the most probable sequence of events when fertilizer runoff reaches a bay?

What will be an ideal response?

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A) AIDS B) chlamydia C) genital warts D) genital herpes

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What is the purpose of the functional photoreceptors in mole rats, even though the image-forming part of the brain is dramatically reduced?

a. It allows them to set their biological clock properly, which is necessary for reproduction. b. It allows them to hunt successfully. c. It allows them to see other individuals in their group properly. d. It allows them to set their biological clock

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