When Defining the Concept of a Community, Ecologists Today Recognize

question 140

Multiple Choice

When defining the concept of a community, ecologists today recognize that communities

• A) must have a precise number of species.
• B) must extend over a relatively large geographic area.
• C) do not always have easily recognizable boundaries.
• D) always have precise, well-delineated boundaries.
• E) only consist of species that spend the entire year inside community boundaries.

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Definitions:

Ethnic Group

A community or population made up of people who share a common cultural background or descent.

Socially Constructed

Describes ideas, concepts, or perceptions developed and maintained through collective social agreement rather than inherently existing in nature.

Genetic Testing

The analysis of chromosomes, genes, or their products (e.g., proteins) to detect heritable disease-related conditions or predispositions.

Racial Differences

Variations in the physical characteristics, cultures, or social experiences among different racial groups.