Considering the Traditional View of Ecological Succession, Which Plant Would

question 4

Multiple Choice

Considering the traditional view of ecological succession, which plant would most likely be a pioneer species in a primary succession event?​

• A) ​an oak tree that produces acorns dispersed by squirrels
• B) ​a snapdragon flower pollinated by bees
• C) ​a dandelion that produces seeds asexually, which are dispersed by the wind
• D) ​a perennial species such as Douglas fir trees
• E) a birch tree​

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Definitions:

Medulla

A region of the brainstem that controls vital bodily functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Reticular Activating System

A network in the brain responsible for regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions.

Reticular Formation

The reticular formation is a complex network of nerve pathways within the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and consciousness.

Selective Attention

is the cognitive process of focusing on a particular object or task while ignoring irrelevant information or stimuli.