The Predatory Fish Rely on Visual Cues and Speed to Capture

question 17

Multiple Choice

The predatory fish rely on visual cues and speed to capture mosquitofish.Mosquitofish rely on speed and visual cues to avoid the predatory fish.Which adaptation(s) might help the predators survive in ponds that are home to faster mosquitofish?
1) directional selection for increased speed
2) stabilizing selection for speed that matches that of the mosquitofish
3) change in hunting behavior that replaces reliance on visual cues with reliance on tactile cues
4) change in hunting behavior that eliminates speed in favor of better camouflage,which permits an ambush strategy

• A)1 only
• B)2 only
• C)either 1 or 3
• D)1,3,or 4

Learn about the positive and negative effects of stress in the workplace.

Understand the relationship between stress and health, acknowledging both common and severe health problems associated with stress.

Realize the individual differences in responses to stress, including its impact on performance and health outcomes.

Recognize work-life balance conflicts as a significant source of stress.

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