Which of the Following Is NOT an Effect of Mass

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an effect of mass extinctions on the diversity of life?

• A) Entire groups of organisms die off, changing the history of life on Earth.
• B) Mutation rates in surviving organisms increase greatly.
• C) Surviving species experience adaptive radiations.
• D) Previously unimportant groups of organisms find new ecological and evolutionary opportunities.

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Definitions:

Areolar Connective Tissue

A loose, fibrous tissue found throughout the body that supports and cushions organs and structures, particularly under the skin and around blood vessels and nerves.

Reticular Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue that supports softer organs of the body with a network of thin, collagenous fibers.

Calcium Storage

The retention of calcium ions within certain tissues or organelles, important for various physiological processes including muscle contraction.

Connective Tissue

A type of body tissue that supports, connects, or separates different organs and tissues, composed of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix.