The Foramen Magnum Is the Large Opening at the Base

question 67

True/False

The foramen magnum is the large opening at the base of the skull and site of irreversible brain stem herniation due to increased intracranial pressure.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Isolation

A prezygotic reproductive isolating mechanism in which reproduction between similar species is prevented because each group exhibits its own characteristic courtship behavior; also called sexual isolation.

Gametic Isolation

A prezygotic reproductive isolating mechanism in which sexual reproduction between two closely related species cannot occur because of chemical differences in the gametes.

Temporal Isolation

Temporal isolation is a form of reproductive isolation where two species mate or flower at different times of the day, season, or year, preventing interbreeding.

Linnaeus' Classification

A system of categorizing and naming organisms developed by Carl Linnaeus, based on shared physical characteristics.