What Is One Mechanism Through Which Increased Density May Cause

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is one mechanism through which increased density may cause infant mortality in mammals?

• A)reduced social contact causes stress
• B)reduced seed bank causes a decrease of feed for infants
• C)increased stress increases infant size
• D)high stress environments may reduce lactation

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Definitions:

Ionic Compound

An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding, typically formed between metal cations and non-metal anions.

Phosphorus

A reactive, non-metallic element found in Group 15 of the periodic table, essential for life.

Calcium

A chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20, a reactive, pale yellow metal that forms compounds with many other elements.

Ionic Formula

A notation that represents the composition of an ionic compound by showing the ratio of ions present in the compound.