The Ribs Articulate with the

question 182

Multiple Choice

The ribs articulate with the

• A) thoracic vertebrae.
• B) cervical vertebrae.
• C) lumbar vertebrae.
• D) all of the above
• E) A and B only

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Definitions:

K-Selected Species

Species that produce fewer offspring, with a focus on high parental investment and care, leading to a higher probability of those offspring surviving to adulthood.

Genetic Diversity

the range of genetic variation present in a population or species, essential for its adaptation, survival, and evolution.

Environmental Changes

Alterations to the natural environment caused by natural phenomena or human activities, impacting ecosystems and biodiversity.

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon that occurs when a new colony is started by a few members of the original population, leading to reduced genetic variation.