The Persistence of Metapopulations Increases When

question 50

Multiple Choice

The persistence of metapopulations increases when

• A)heterogeneity of habitat decreases.
• B)isolation of local populations increase.
• C)environmental stochasticity decreases.
• D)the size of local populations decreases.

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Definitions:

Hearing Loss

Hearing loss is the partial or total inability to hear sound in one or both ears, which can be due to genetic factors, aging, exposure to loud noise, or illness.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that oscillates in response to sound waves, critical for hearing.

Cochlear Fluid

The liquid found within the cochlea of the ear, crucial for the transmission of sound vibrations to generate nerve impulses.

Cilia

Small, hair-like structures on the surface of cells, involved in movement and sensory processes.