MacArthur and Wilson Found as Distance from New Guinea ________

question 14

Multiple Choice

MacArthur and Wilson found as distance from New Guinea ________ the number of bird species on Pacific Islands ________.

• A) increases; decreases
• B) increases; increases
• C) decreases; decreases
• D) increases; remains constant
• E) Distance from New Guinea has no affect on the number of bird species.

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Definitions:

Femoral vein

A major blood vessel in the thigh and leg that returns oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart.

Inguinal veins

Blood vessels located in the inguinal (groin) area that drain blood from the lower limbs back to the heart.

Median cubital

Referring to the median cubital vein, a prominent vein located in the cubital fossa of the arm, commonly used for venipuncture.

Cephalic veins

Superficial veins located in the lateral aspect of the arm, often used for intravenous access or blood drawing.