Which of the Following Key Adaptations Is Found in Many

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following key adaptations is found in many animals from the Burgess Shale fauna, but not found in the Doushantuo and Ediacaran faunas?

• A) segmentation
• B) burrow formation
• C) multicellularity
• D) mouthparts

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Definitions:

Transhumance

The seasonal movement of people with their livestock between fixed summer and winter pastures, often found in mountainous regions.

Nomadism

A lifestyle characterized by moving across landscapes in search of resources, such as pasture for livestock, rather than staying in one fixed location.

Semi-Sedentism

describes a way of life in which people regularly move within a certain area to exploit seasonal resources but also maintain some permanent or semi-permanent settlements.

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrial growth and technological innovation that began in the 18th century, significantly transforming societies and economies.