Topic: Combinations of Life History Traits in Plants

question 45

Multiple Choice

Topic: combinations of life history traits in plants
Difficulty: medium
Consider a species with a fast potential growth rate, reproduction at a relatively early age, allocation of a small proportion of net production to seeds, and reliance on vegetative spread. According to Grime's classification of life history traits, this species fits the profile of a

• A) stress-tolerant species.
• B) facilitator.
• C) ruderal.
• D) competitor.
• E) fixed-trait strategist.

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Definitions:

LAT

Living Apart Together, a relationship in which two people are in a committed relationship but choose to live separately.

Shared Confidences

The act of disclosing private or sensitive information between parties who trust each other.

Intimacy

The close, familiar, and usually affectionate or loving personal relationship with another person or group.

Commitments

Promises or obligations that an individual has agreed to fulfill, often requiring dedication and hard work.