Based on the Phylogenetic Tree, Which of the Following Two

question 24

Multiple Choice

Based on the phylogenetic tree, which of the following two groups are most closely related?

• A) turtles and snakes
• B) ray-finned fishes and lobe-finned fishes
• C) birds and crocodilians
• D) mammals and snakes

Understand the impact of invasive species on native species and ecological communities.

Comprehend trophic relationships and food webs in ecological communities.

Examine the effects of climate change on species distributions and community composition.

Identify the roles of keystone species, ecosystem engineers, and foundation species in ecosystems.

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Definitions:

Units Of Good

The quantifiable measure of a product or service that is produced by a company.

Utility Function

An expression that quantitatively describes how consumer preferences are ordered, indicating the level of happiness or fulfillment they derive from various goods or services.

Indifference Curves

Graphical representations used in microeconomics to illustrate different combinations of two goods among which a consumer is indifferent in terms of utility or satisfaction.

Preferences Convex

A characteristic of consumer choices where combinations of goods are preferred over extreme options, illustrating a desire for variety.