During a Recent Hurricane,25 Individuals of the Same Butterfly Species

question 1

Multiple Choice

During a recent hurricane,25 individuals of the same butterfly species were blown onto a barrier island in southern Florida.The hurricane which lead to the arrival of the butterflies on the island is an example of a(n) ________ factor.

• A) clumped
• B) random
• C) density-dependent
• D) density-independent
• E) dispersed

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Definitions:

Ions

Atoms or molecules that carry a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

Glucose Transport

The process by which glucose is moved across cell membranes, typically involving specific transport proteins, to provide energy to cells.

Cells

The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms, serving as the basic unit of life.