The Introduction of the Brown Tree Snake (Boiga Irregularis) to Guam

question 25

Multiple Choice

The introduction of the brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) to Guam decimated the native fauna because

• A) the brown tree snake was a superior predator.
• B) animals on Guam had no defences against snakes.
• C) the brown tree snake carried a virulent pathogen.
• D) animals on Guam were very susceptible to a parasite carried by the brown tree snake.

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Definitions:

Memory Storage

The process by which information is encoded, stored, and retained in the brain for future use.

Hippocampus

A neural center located in the limbic system; helps process explicit (conscious) memories—of facts and events—for storage.

Frontal Lobes

The portion of the cerebral cortex lying just behind the forehead; involved in speaking and muscle movements and in making plans and judgments.

Explicit Memory

A form of enduring memory that entails the deliberate recall of particular details and occurrences.