In Addition to Being the Outermost Layer of the Gastrointestinal

question 47

Short Answer

In addition to being the outermost layer of the gastrointestinal tract, the _____ is also part of the peritoneum that lines the abdominal cavity.

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Definitions:

Interference Competition

Intraspecific competition in which certain dominant individuals obtain an adequate supply of the limited resource at the expense of other individuals in the population. Also called contest competition.

Contest Competition

A form of competition where individuals directly contest for resources through physical or behavioral interactions.

Density-Independent Factor

An environmental factor that affects the size of a population but is not influenced by changes in population density. Compare with density-dependent factor.

Killing Frost

A severe frost event causing significant damage or death to vegetation, effectively ending the growing season for many plants.