Based on Examples from the Chapter, Do Most Communities Consist

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Essay

Based on examples from the chapter, do most communities consist of species with independent or interdependent distributions? What particular types of environmental conditions favour one or the other type of distribution?

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Definitions:

Epiphysis

The end part of a long bone, which is initially growing separately from the shaft.

Spongy Bone

A type of bone tissue found at the ends of bones and in the interiors of vertebral bones, characterized by a porous, honeycomb structure.

Cranium

The part of the skull that encases the brain, protecting it and supporting facial structures.

Epiphyseal Plate

A growth plate found in children and adolescents, located in the metaphysis at the ends of long bones, where bone growth occurs.