The Variables That Affect Species Diversity of Benthic Animals Include

question 14

Multiple Choice

The variables that affect species diversity of benthic animals include:

• A) currents.
• B) organic nutrients.
• C) temperature.
• D) wave energy.
• E) All of the above factors contribute to benthic animal diversity.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A conditioned response is a reaction to a formerly neutral stimulus that, through conditioning, has become linked to an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral signal that, through association with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that elicits a natural, reflexive response without the need for prior conditioning.