Old-Growth Forests Provide Homes for a Wide Range of Animal

question 31

Short Answer

Old-growth forests provide homes for a wide range of animal species because they contain far more ecological ______ than a monoculture in a tree plantation.

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Definitions:

Meconium Ileus

A blockage of the small intestines caused by thick, sticky meconium in newborn babies, often associated with cystic fibrosis.

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, leading to thick sticky mucus production, which causes respiratory and digestive problems.

Foul-Smelling Stools

A symptom often associated with gastrointestinal problems, where the stool exudes an unusually strong, bad odor, indicating possible infections or malabsorption issues.

Sweat Chloride Test

A diagnostic test used primarily to test for Cystic Fibrosis by measuring the amount of chloride in sweat.