For Water Fleas of the Genus Daphnia, Switching from a Pattern

question 34

Multiple Choice

For water fleas of the genus Daphnia, switching from a pattern of asexual reproduction to sexual reproduction coincides with ________.

• A) environmental conditions becoming more favorable for offspring
• B) greater abundance of food resources for offspring
• C) periods of temperature or food stresses on adults
• D) exhaustion of an individual's supply of eggs

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Definitions:

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A non-standard term potentially referring to the act of washing a dog as part of pet care routines.

Reinforcer

In behaviorism, any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior.

Punisher

A stimulus that decreases the likelihood a behavior will be repeated, often by introducing an adverse outcome or removing a positive one.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that becomes reinforcing through its association with a primary reinforcer.