Why Do Early Successional Stages Harbor Many R -Selected Species

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why do early successional stages harbor many r -selected species?

• A) they often require shade
• B) they are long-lived
• C) they are not damaged by disturbances
• D) they produce many small seeds that colonize open areas
• E) they grow slowly

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Definitions:

Intercalated Discs

Specialized structures found in cardiac muscle tissue that facilitate the transmission of electrical signals and coordination of muscle contraction.

Striations

A series of ridges, furrows, or linear marks, frequently found in muscle tissue and certain types of rocks.

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized type of muscle found only in the heart, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of muscle tissue that is attached to bones and responsible for voluntary movements of the body.