In Which of the Following Species Should Natural Selection Favor

question 6

Multiple Choice

In which of the following species should natural selection favor the highest proportion of juxtamedullary nephrons?

• A) a river otter
• B) a mouse species living in a temperate broadleaf forest
• C) a mouse species living in a desert
• D) a beaver

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Definitions:

Cultural Border

An invisible boundary based on cultural differences that separate areas or people, influencing identity, customs, and practices.

Plains Indians

Native American peoples who inhabited the Great Plains of the United States and Canada, known for their nomadic lifestyles and reliance on the buffalo.

Small Horses

Generally refers to horse breeds that are smaller in size, often including miniature horses and ponies.

Buffalo

Large, furry animals native to North America, also known as bison, which played a central role in the lives of Native American tribes.