Community ecology is best defined as the study of

A. plant distributions in a given region.
B. mutual benefits between organisms at all scales in a region.
C. the relationship between abiotic and biotic factors.
D. how groups of species interact and form functional communities.
E. global scale influences of major disturbances such as volcanos.


D. how groups of species interact and form functional communities.

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a. bactericidal. b. antibiotic. c. bacteriostatic. d. antagonistic.

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Which type of connective tissue forms tendons and ligaments?

a. loose connective tissue b. blood c. cartilage d. dense connective tissue

e. adipose tissue

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Following a properly-performed Gram stain, gram-positive bacteria will appear as pink or red cells.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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