Studies by Hanski, Kuussaari, and Nieminen Determined That ________ and ________

question 4

Multiple Choice

Studies by Hanski, Kuussaari, and Nieminen determined that ________ and ________ of patches strongly influence the size and density of Glanville fritillary butterfly, Melitaea cinxia, populations.

• A) area; shape
• B) perimeter length; area
• C) area; isolation
• D) elevation; shape
• E) isolation; shape

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Definitions:

Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that provokes anxiety and avoidance behavior.

Amygdala and Hippocampus

Two regions of the brain where the amygdala is involved in emotion regulation, particularly fear, and the hippocampus plays a key role in memory formation.

Object of Fear

A specific entity or scenario that induces a fear response in an individual.

Avoid

To keep away from or prevent something from happening or being experienced.