A Species That Is Found on Several Small Islands Is

question 35

Multiple Choice

A species that is found on several small islands is less likely to go extinct than if it were just found on one island.This is best explained by the __________ concept

• A) Competitive exclusion
• B) Predator dominated
• C) Metapopulation
• D) Crowding

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Definitions:

Basilar Artery

This artery is formed by the union of the two vertebral arteries at the base of the skull, supplying blood to the brainstem and posterior part of the brain.

Vertebral Arteries

Arteries that ascend in the neck and supply blood to the brain and spinal column.

Velocity

The rate of change of an object's position with respect to time, incorporating both speed and the direction of movement.

Arterioles

Small branches of arteries leading into capillaries, key in regulating blood flow and pressure.