Medium Sized Intertidal Boulders Are Tumbled About by Waves Less

question 37

Multiple Choice

Medium sized intertidal boulders are tumbled about by waves less than small boulders but more than large boulders.They also show the greatest diversity of intertidal invertebrates inhabiting them compared to small and large boulders.This illustrates the ____________________________ hypothesis.

• A) Cascade effect.
• B) Predator mediated coexistence.
• C) Niche width
• D) Intermediate disturbance

Appreciate the energy spectrum of electromagnetic radiation and its relevance to photosynthesis.

Understand the process and importance of light-dependent reactions in chloroplasts.

Distinguish the sequential transfer of energy in ecosystems.

Grasp the principles of carbon fixation and the Calvin cycle in converting CO2 into carbohydrates.

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