Group Productivity Is Lowest When

question 107

Multiple Choice

Group productivity is lowest when

• A)performance norms are high and the group is very cohesive.
• B)performance norms are low and the group is not very cohesive.
• C)performance norms are low and the group is very cohesive.
• D)performance norms are high and the group is not very cohesive.
• E)both performance norms and group cohesion are moderate.

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Definitions:

Detritivores

Organisms that feed on dead organic material, especially plant detritus.

Saprotrophs

Organisms that feed on or derive nourishment from decaying organic matter, playing a vital role in decomposition and nutrient cycling.

Microbial Heterotrophs

Microorganisms that obtain their energy by consuming organic matter, as opposed to producing it themselves.

Pyramids of Numbers

A graphical representation showing the number of organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem.