Which of the Following Best Matches the Description

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Combination of all environmental influences that tend to keep populations stable.

• A)stable equilibrium phase
• B)exponential growth phase
• C)biotic potential
• D)carrying capacity
• E)r-strategist
• F)lag phase
• G)K-strategist
• H)environmental resistance
• I)none of above
• J)population density
• K)density-dependent limiting factor
• L)death phase
• M)density-independent factor
• N)dispersal
• O)age distribution
• P)emigration
• Q)immigration

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Definitions:

Parasitizes

Describes the action of living as a parasite in or on another organism, exploiting the host for sustenance without mutual benefit.

Biramous Appendages

Appendages with two jointed branches extending from their base. Compare with uniramous appendages.

Arthropods

A large group of invertebrate animals that includes insects, spiders, crustaceans, and others, characterized by segmented bodies, exoskeletons, and jointed limbs.

Crustaceans

A diverse group of arthropods, including crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, typically having a segmented body and an exoskeleton.