The Process by Which One Species Gives Rise to Multiple

question 51

Short Answer

The process by which one species gives rise to multiple species that exploit different features of the environment is called ________.

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Definitions:

Anatomic Dead Space

The portion of the respiratory system where gas exchange does not occur, including the trachea and bronchi.

Alveolar Dead Space

is the portion of the respiratory system where alveoli are ventilated but not perfused with blood, thus not participating in gas exchange.

Tidal Volume

The volume of air that is inhaled or exhaled in a normal breath at rest.

Respiratory Capacities

the combined volumes of air that the lungs are capable of holding, considered in different phases of respiration.