Directions: Choose the Best Answer Based on the Information You

question 11

Multiple Choice

Directions: Choose the best answer based on the information you read in Chapter 9. Which of the following is not a strategy for the opening paragraph of an essay?

• A)Provide a surprising or little known fact.
• B)  Ask an important or challenging question.
• C)Share a brief, interesting story.
• D)Offer a final idea.

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Definitions:

Müllerian Mimicry

A form of biological mimicry where two or more harmful species, that are not closely related, evolve to look similar, which reinforces the avoidance behavior in predators.

Defenseless Species

Species that lack physical defenses or behavioral strategies to effectively protect themselves from predators.

Dangerous Species

Species that pose a threat to human health or safety, either through direct aggression, toxicity, or disease transmission.

Keystone Species

A species that plays a crucial role in maintaining the structure of an ecological community, affecting many other organisms in an ecosystem.