Consider Two Hyphae Having Equal Dimensions: One from a Septate

question 34

Multiple Choice

Consider two hyphae having equal dimensions: one from a septate species and the other from a coenocytic species. Compared with the septate species, the coenocytic species should have

• A) fewer nuclei.
• B) more pores.
• C) less chitin.
• D) less cytoplasm.
• E) reduced cytoplasmic streaming.

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Definitions:

Genetic Monogamy

A form of monogamy based on genetic tests which confirm that a pair of animals mate exclusively with each other.

Evolutionary Fitness

The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce, thereby passing on its genes to the next generation.

Social Monogamy

A form of monogamy observed in animal behavior where individuals pair bond to cooperate in the rearing of offspring, even if not exclusively sexually monogamous.

Confusion Effect

A phenomenon by which a predator's ability to pick out individual prey is hampered by a large group of potential targets.