List Two Benefits and Two Costs of Increasing Group Size

question 26

Essay

List two benefits and two costs of increasing group size.

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Definitions:

Directional Selection

A form of natural selection where one extreme phenotype is favored over other phenotypes, leading to a shift in the population’s phenotype distribution.

Barbasco Toxicity

Barbasco Toxicity refers to the toxic effects caused by compounds found in barbasco or Derris, plants used traditionally for fishing and as insecticides.

Cueva del Azufre

A cave in Mexico known for its unique ecosystem, which includes sulfur-rich waters and a variety of adapted organisms thriving in extreme conditions.

Increased Resistance

A phenomenon where organisms develop the capacity to withstand harmful agents or conditions such as antibiotics, pesticides, or environmental stressors.