Refer to the Figure

question 21

Essay

Refer to the figure.
Based on the data in the figure, describe why female Polistes wasps are more likely to be helpers to a foundress rather than establish their own nest as a solitary foundress. What type of social interaction does this helping behavior illustrate, and why?

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Embolus

A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs usually caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from the legs or, less commonly, other parts of the body.

Pulse Oximetry

A non-invasive method for monitoring a person's oxygen saturation or the oxygen levels in their blood.

Mechanically Ventilated

Mechanically Ventilated describes the provision of respiratory support using a machine to patients who are unable to breathe sufficiently on their own.

Crackles

Crackles are abnormal lung sounds characterized by discontinuous clicking or rattling noises heard during inhalation, indicative of respiratory conditions.