A Climax Community _______________

question 25

Multiple Choice

A climax community _______________.

• A)is typical of the first stages of secondary succession
• B)has the lowest biodiversity of all stages of succession
• C)remains in place until a disturbance restarts succession
• D)describes aquatic biomes
• E)describes terrestrial biomes

Learn about the role of plate tectonics in the geological and biological evolution of Earth.

Understand the effects of climate change on ecosystems and species distributions.

Recognize the significance of dating geological events absolutely versus relatively.

Understand the impact of atmospheric conditions on the size and evolution of animal species over geological time scales.

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Definitions:

Digestive Tract

The digestive tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, where food is broken down into nutrients.

Extraembryonic Membranes

Membranes that are not part of the embryo but provide protection and support, including the amnion, chorion, yolk sac, and allantois.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and removing waste products via the umbilical cord.

Endodermal

Pertaining to the innermost layer of the embryonic germ layers, which gives rise to the lining of the digestive and respiratory systems.