The Process by Which an Original Species Is Transformed into a New

question 19

Multiple Choice

The process by which an original species is transformed into a new species over an extended period of time that spans many generations is known as __________.

• A)anagenesis
• B)cladogenesis
• C)morphogenesis
• D)neogenesis
• E)founder effect

Recognize the impact of density-dependent and independent factors on population growth.

Understand different types of species interactions and their effects on population dynamics.

Identify examples of specific types of species interactions (e.g., mutualism, parasitism, amensalism).

Predict outcomes of species interactions based on characteristics of those interactions.

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