The Biological Development of the Fetus Can Be Seriously Influenced

question 21

Multiple Choice

The biological development of the fetus can be seriously influenced by:

• A)the psychological state of the mother
• B)the networks that she has and the social situation in which she is living
• C)both a and b
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Species Interaction

The various ways in which species interact within their ecosystems, including predation, competition, symbiosis, and mutualism.

Character Displacement

Evolutionary phenomenon where differences among similar species whose distributions overlap geographically are accentuated in regions where the species co-occur and minimized where they do not, facilitating niche differentiation and avoiding competition.

Beak Sizes

Variations in the length, width, and shape of the beaks of birds, often correlating with their feeding habits and ecological niches.