Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement About

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a true statement about the Permian Mass Extinction Event?

• A) Approximately 90% of ocean species died out
• B) Approximately 75% of reptile and amphibian species died out
• C) Approximately 30% of insect species died out
• D) The death of most life-forms at the end of the Permian opened new ecological opportunities in the biosphere

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Definitions:

Abdominal Ascites

The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling, often related to liver disease or cancer.

Fibroid Tumors

Benign uterine tumors that commonly emerge during the years a woman can bear children.

Flatus

Gas in the gastrointestinal tract that is expelled through the rectum, commonly known as farting.

Bowel Sounds

Noises made by the movement of the intestines, which can be heard through a stethoscope.