Which of the Following Is Considered a Ruderal Species

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a ruderal species?

• A)one that is a strong competitor
• B)one that colonizes well
• C)one that is highly stress tolerant
• D)one that requires abundant resources

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Definitions:

Edge Effect

The ecological phenomenon in which ecotones between adjacent communities often contain a greater number of species or greater population densities of certain species than either adjacent community.

Diversity Index

A quantitative measure that reflects how many different types (such as species) there are in a dataset, and simultaneously takes into account how evenly the basic entities (like individuals) are distributed among those types.

Resource Partitioning

The process by which competing species or individuals divide resources among themselves to reduce competition and increase biodiversity.

Insect-eating Birds

Birds that primarily consume insects as their food source, playing a crucial role in controlling insect populations and maintaining ecosystem balance.