Consider a Species with a Slow Potential Growth Rate, Reproduction

question 43

Multiple Choice

Consider a species with a slow potential growth rate, reproduction at a relatively late age, allocation of a small proportion of net production to seeds, and reliance on vegetative spread. According to Grime's classification of life history traits, this species fits the profile of a

• A) stress tolerator.
• B) facilitator.
• C) ruderal.
• D) competitor.
• E) fixed-trait strategist.

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A hormone synthesized by the adrenal glands that is often secreted in reaction to stress and decreased levels of blood sugar.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer encasing the axons of some neurons, which increases the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve cells.

Adrenal Glands

Endocrine glands located above the kidneys, responsible for producing hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, involved in stress response.

Nerve Network

A system of interconnected nerve cells (neurons) that work together to process and transmit information in the body.