Interactions in the Web of Life May Act as an Evolutionary

question 13

Multiple Choice

Interactions in the web of life may act as an evolutionary force because

• A) they may decrease the fitness of an organism.
• B) they may increase the fitness of an organism.
• C) they may increase or decrease the fitness of an organism.
• D) they have no effect on the fitness of an organism.

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Definitions:

Global/Specific

This term contrasts between broad, overarching concepts (global) and distinct, precise elements (specific).

External Attributions

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behavior to external factors, circumstances, or situations outside one's control.

Control

The ability to sway or guide the actions of individuals or the direction of happenings.

Luck

The concept of experiencing positive, negative, or unexpected outcomes without a clear cause or reason.