Which of the Following Represents a Habitat Intrusion in the United

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a habitat intrusion in the United States that kills at least 5 million individual birds annually?

• A)offshore oil exploration and drilling platforms
• B)telecommunications towers
• C)construction and repair of highways
• D)barges and ships on lakes,rivers,and oceans

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Definitions:

Ventral Nerve Cord

A major nerve running along the belly side of arthropods and some other invertebrates, involved in transmitting sensory and motor information.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain, running down the back, and acts as the main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system.

Meninges

Layers of connective tissue that enclose the brain and spinal cord.

Cerebrospinal Sheaths

Protective layers that surround the brain and spinal cord, consisting of the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater, collectively known as the meninges.