Considerable Evidence Indicates That the Null Model of Community Structure

question 41

Multiple Choice

Considerable evidence indicates that the null model of community structure is incorrect because

• A)each species responds independently of other species to the prevailing physical environment.
• B)interactions among species have no significant influence on community structure.
• C)when one species is removed,the populations of the other species are unaffected.
• D)species interactions modify the fundamental niche of the species involved,influencing their relative abundance and,in some cases,their distribution.

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Definitions:

Fascia

A band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.

Scalpel

A small, sharp knife that is used in surgeries to make incisions or cut tissues.

Probe

A device or instrument used to explore, investigate, or measure something within the body or in a scientific experiment.

Axillary Border

The lateral edge of the scapula, extending from the glenoid cavity to the inferior angle, important for muscle attachment.