Given the Fact That Humans Are the Ones Producing and Distributing

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Essay

Given the fact that humans are the ones producing and distributing pesticides, why do we call the development of pesticide resistance natural selection rather than artificial selection?

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Definitions:

Desiccation

The process of drying out or dehydrating, often leading to extreme dryness.

Metabolic Cost

The energy expenditure required to maintain bodily functions and activities, including growth, reproduction, and survival mechanisms.

Kinetic Limitations

Restrictions in the rate of a physical or chemical process, caused by the reaction speed, which affects the overall system’s efficiency.

Anterior Air Sacs

Air-filled spaces located in the forward part of an avian respiratory system that facilitate gas exchange.