An Ecologist Studying the Community Within the Canopy of a Rainforest

question 213

Multiple Choice

An ecologist studying the community within the canopy of a rainforest tree constructs a food web of the canopy community.By simply observing the connections in this food web, the ecologist will gain insight into which aspect of the community?

• A) Amount of energy flow through species
• B) Direction of energy flow through species
• C) Rate of energy flow through species
• D) Percentage of a given nutrient cycling through the community
• E) Rate of nutrient cycling through the community

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Definitions:

Nominations

The act of proposing or suggesting someone for a position, role, award, or recognition within a formal or informal context.

Neglected

Overlooked or given insufficient attention or care, often leading to adverse effects on development, maintenance, or relationships.

Nonindustrialized Societies

Societies that rely more on subsistence forms of agriculture, fishing, and hunting, lacking the complex industrial base of more developed societies.

Sibling Roles

The distinct functions individuals adopt within the family structure in relation to their siblings, influenced by birth order, personality, and family dynamics.