In a Typical Ecosystem,a Species Whose Removal Would Have a Bigger

question 59

Multiple Choice

In a typical ecosystem,a species whose removal would have a bigger impact than any other would be a/an:

• A)community species.
• B)ecological dominants.
• C)dominant species.
• D)keystone species.

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Definitions:

Selection Differential

The difference between the average trait of the selected individuals for breeding and the average trait of the general population, indicating the potential for evolutionary change.

Drought

An extended period of below-average precipitation, resulting in prolonged shortages in the water supply, whether atmospheric, surface water, or ground water.

Bt Resistance

The acquired ability of pests to tolerate the Bacillus thuringiensis toxin, often through evolutionary adaptation, rendering Bt crops less effective.

Refuge Strategy

A tactic used by prey organisms to escape predators, involving finding or creating safe locations where they are less likely to be found or caught.