In Aquatic Biomes

question 20

Multiple Choice

In aquatic biomes,

• A)as water temperature increases,dissolved oxygen content does too.
• B)organisms must spend their whole life cycle in either a saltwater or freshwater biome.
• C)chlorophyll concentration is an index of net primary productivity.
• D)anadromous and catadromous fish can tolerate waters with virtually no dissolved oxygen.

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Definitions:

Density Independent

Referring to effects on population growth that occur regardless of the population density, such as environmental stress or climate changes.

Disease

A condition that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms.

Interference Competition

A direct form of competition where one organism prevents another from accessing a resource, such as food or territory.

Exploitation Competition

A competitive interaction where organisms directly compete for limited resources by extracting them more efficiently or at a faster rate than others.