In Founder-Controlled Communities

question 5

Multiple Choice

In founder-controlled communities:

• A) Species are approximately equivalent in their ability to invade gaps.
• B) Colonizing species are relatively equal as competitors.
• C) One species, "founder," typically controls community outcome.
• D) Gaps are resistant to colonization.

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Definitions:

Substantia Nigra

A brain structure located in the midbrain, crucial for movement control and implicated in disorders like Parkinson's disease.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, implicated in a variety of complex behaviors including planning, and deeply involved in personality development.

Amygdala

A small almond-shaped structure in the brain involved in processing emotions, particularly fear and pleasure.

Increased Dopamine Activation

A condition where there is a higher level of dopamine signal transmission in the brain, often associated with pleasure, motivation, and reward.