What Does This Figure Tell About the Differences in Extinction

question 47

Multiple Choice

What does this figure tell about the differences in extinction probabilities between planktotrophic and nonplanktotrophic species? Planktotrophic


Nonplanktotrophic

• A) Planktotrophic species tend to have relatively long durations and large geographic ranges, while nonplanktotrophic species have short durations and small geographic ranges.
• B) Planktotrophic species tend to have relatively long durations and small geographic ranges, while nonplanktotrophic species have short durations and large geographic ranges.
• C) Planktotrophic species tend to have relatively short durations and large geographic ranges, while nonplanktotrophic species have long durations and small geographic ranges.
• D) Planktotrophic species tend to have relatively short durations and small geographic ranges, while nonplanktotrophic species have long durations and large geographic ranges.

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Definitions:

Discoloration

A change in color of a body part, typically indicative of injury or disease.

Pulsation

A rhythmic throbbing or beating, often related to the heartbeat or the flow of blood within the arteries.

Foreign Bodies

Objects or substances found within the body that are not naturally produced by it, which can sometimes lead to infection or injury.

Sterile Gauze

A medical dressing made from a thin, transparent fabric that has been sterilized to prevent infection when applied to wounds.