The Introduction of the Brown Tree Snake in the 1940s

question 7

Multiple Choice

The introduction of the brown tree snake in the 1940s to the island of Guam has resulted in

• A) eradication of non-native rats and other undesirable/pest species.
• B) the extirpation of many of the island's bird and reptile species.
• C) a good lesson in biological control.
• D) a new species of hybrids from crossbreeding with a native snake species.
• E) its failure to compete with native species and its quick elimination from the island.

---

Definitions:

Laryng/o

A prefix related to the larynx or voice box, often used in medical terminology.

Cheyne-Stokes Respiration

A pattern of breathing characterized by a gradual increase in the depth of breaths followed by a decrease, resulting in temporarily stopped breathing, often seen in cases of heart failure or brain damage.

Rhinoplasty

A surgical procedure to change the shape of the nose for cosmetic reasons or to improve breathing.

Laryngitis

Inflammation of the voice box (larynx) usually resulting in hoarseness or loss of voice.