Which of the Following Levels of Biological Organization Is Correctly

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following levels of biological organization is correctly matched with an example?

• A) a herd of bison - community
• B) a spider - organ system
• C) flowers and insects in a garden - organism
• D) a rock garden with various plants and rocks of different sizes - population
• E) a desert with little water, high heat, sand, cacti, and some mammals- ecosystem

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Definitions:

Morphological Divergence

Evolutionary pattern in which a body part of an ancestor changes differently in its different descendants.

Lines of Descent

Lines of descent refer to the direct line of ancestry tracing the genetic heritage of an organism.

Eroding Hillsides

Areas where the surface soil has been worn away, often due to water, wind, or human activity, leading to a loss of stability and vegetation.

Shallow Sea

A part of the sea that is not deep, often found near coastlines, where sunlight can reach the seabed, supporting various marine life.