An Ecologist Who Studies the Cycling of Nutrients and the Flow

question 1

Multiple Choice

An ecologist who studies the cycling of nutrients and the flow of energy between the biotic and abiotic components of an ecological community is a(n) ____ ecologist.

• A) behavioral
• B) Behavioral
• C) community
• D) ecosystem
• E) organismal

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Definitions:

Cricoid Cartilage

A ring-shaped cartilage found at the base of the larynx (voice box) and is important for maintaining an open airway.

Largest Cartilage

Refers to the thyroid cartilage, the largest cartilage in the larynx, which plays a crucial role in voice production.

Larynx

The voice box located in the throat, responsible for producing sound, protecting the airway during swallowing, and regulating breathing.

Rhin/o

A prefix in medical terminology referring to the nose.