What Does Frequency Dependent Selection Mean

question 20

Multiple Choice

What does frequency dependent selection mean?

• A) The success of a strategy depends on its frequency relative to that of other strategies
• B) The success of a strategy is entirely dependent upon its frequency
• C) The success of a strategy is entirely dependent by the success of other strategies
• D) The frequency of a strategy is dependent upon its success

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Definitions:

Oligotrophic Lake

A lake characterized by low nutrient concentrations, which typically supports little aquatic plant life.

Invertebrates

Animals that lack a vertebral column, including species such as insects, crustaceans, and mollusks.

Decomposers

Organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead or decaying organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Low Oxygen

Conditions where the level of oxygen in an environment is below the necessary threshold to support most life forms.