The Fossil Record Indicates That the Integument Evolved Through a Gradual

question 66

Multiple Choice

The fossil record indicates that the integument evolved through a gradual:

• A)thickening of the megasporangium wall.
• B)splitting of the megaspore wall.
• C)fusion of megaspore lobes.
• D)splitting of the ovule wall.
• E)fusion of integumentary lobes.

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Definitions:

Provisioning Efficiency

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Sex Ratio

The proportion of males to females in a population.

Reproductive Value

A measure in evolutionary biology and demography that reflects the expected future offspring that an individual can produce at a given age.

Nest Predation

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