Which of the following is most likely to follow an irruptive (boom and crash) growth curve?
a. elephants
b. humans
c. hippopotami
d. moose
e. insects
E; r-selection species have a greater probability of following an irruptive growth curve. The best example of an r-selection species is insects.
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a. central b. somatic c. autonomic d. sympathetic e. parasympathetic
The three-domain system
A) no longer recognizes eukaryotes as a monophyletic group. B) subdivides the eukaryotes into two different domains. C) subdivides the prokaryotes into two different domains. D) separates plants, animals, and fungi into domains.
What feature do monkeys share with iguanas but not with bullfrogs?
A. eggs B. eyes C. four-chambered heart D. thoracic breathing
What is the path of fluid as it is filtered from the blood and flows through the nephron?
A. Bowman's capsule ? proximal convoluted tubule ? loop of Henle ? distal convoluted tubule ? collecting duct B. collecting duct ? distal convoluted tubule ? loop of Henle ? proximal convoluted tubule ? Bowman's capsule C. Bowman's capsule? distal convoluted tubule ? loop of Henle ? proximal convoluted tubule ? collecting duct D. collecting duct ? Bowman's capsule ? proximal convoluted tubule ? loop of Henle ? distal convoluted tubule E. Bowman's capsule ? loop of Henle ? proximal convoluted tubule ? distal convoluted tubule ? collecting duct