The Kidneys of the _____ Are So Efficient It Never

question 3

Multiple Choice

The kidneys of the _____ are so efficient it never has to drink water.

• A)frog
• B)turtle
• C)kangaroo rat
• D)kangaroo
• E)camel

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Definitions:

Stable Ecotype Model

Stable ecotype model is a species concept constructed for microbes in particular. In this model, a species is a long-lived population of genetically related individuals that share a stable set of adaptations for the same ecological niche.

Microbial Species

Categories of microorganisms, such as bacteria, archaea, and fungi, defined by specific genetic characteristics.

Ecological Speciation

Ecological speciation is the evolution of reproductive barriers between populations by adaptation to different environments or ecological niches.

Drosophila Melanogaster

A species of small fruit fly that is extensively used as a model organism in genetic research.