Imagine That a Scientist Takes a Group of Anolis Lizards

question 64

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a scientist takes a group of Anolis lizards and introduces them into an enclosure at a research facility in continental South America. He notes that the lizards thrive in this new environment. The fact that Anolis lizards could survive in habitats outside of the Caribbean is a reflection of their _____ niche; their _____ niche is determined by predation and resource availability.

• A)fundamental; realized
• B)realized; fundamental
• C)realized; realized
• D)fundamental; fundamental

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Definitions:

Hematopoiesis

The process of forming and developing new blood cells in the bone marrow, crucial for maintaining healthy blood cell levels.

Leukopoiesis

The production of white blood cells in the bone marrow.

CBC

Complete Blood Count, a blood test that measures red cells, white cells, and platelets in the blood.

Red Bone Marrow

Red bone marrow is a soft tissue inside bones that is responsible for producing red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.