Overspecialized Adaptations

question 43

Multiple Choice

Overspecialized adaptations:

• A)promote survival in a wide range of habitats.
• B)are the result of natural selection.
• C)enable a species to be more adaptable to environmental changes.
• D)enable a species to be more independent of other species.
• E)are found only in species with very wide geographic ranges.

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Definitions:

Stressful Events

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Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Family Dynamics

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Emotional Desert

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