Under Harsh Environmental Conditions,some Bacteria Are Able to Form Thick-Walled

question 25

Multiple Choice

Under harsh environmental conditions,some bacteria are able to form thick-walled ______________ to protect them for up to hundreds of years until conditions improve.

• A)conjugation bridges
• B)zygotes
• C)spirochetes
• D)endospores

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Definitions:

Resource Partitioning

A mechanism that allows different species to coexist in the same ecosystem by utilizing different resources, thereby reducing competition.

Brood Parasitism

One egg-laying species benefits by having another raise its offspring.

Competitive Exclusion

A principle stating that two species competing for the same limiting resources cannot coexist at constant population values, if other ecological factors remain constant.

Woodpeckers

A family of birds known for their strong beaks and ability to peck at wood to find insects, create nesting sites, or communicate.