Character Displacement and Predation Interaction in Golden Spiny Mouse

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What is the term that describes the tendency for characteristics to diverge more in sympatric populations than in allopatric populations of two species?

Evolutionary convergence

Character displacement (correct)

Adaptation divergence

Genetic isolation

Which type of interaction involves one species killing and eating the other for food?

Competition

Mutualism

Commensalism

Predation (correct)

What are some common feeding adaptations of predators mentioned in the text?

Claws, teeth, fangs, stingers (correct)

Photosynthesis and chlorophyll production

Camouflage and mimicry techniques

Root systems and water storage capabilities

Which of the following is NOT a common behavioral defense mechanism mentioned for prey animals?

Active self-defense Signup and view all the answers

What is one example of a behavioral defense described in the text that involves summoning other individuals of the prey species to mob the predator?

Alarm calls Signup and view all the answers

How are adaptations of both predators and prey refined according to the text?

Through natural selection Signup and view all the answers

What primarily defines the formation of peat in the described habitat?

Unique habitat conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which trees are mentioned as having stilt roots and high epiphytism in the text?

Tristaniopsis and Syzygium Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following indicates a habitat threatened by mining activities?

Presence of carnivorous bladderworts Signup and view all the answers

What type of vegetation is particularly notable in the described habitat?

Ground dwelling orchids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of forests in the described habitat?

Soft-crust over semi-liquid interior Signup and view all the answers

What environmental factor allows periodic drying of the soil surface in the described habitat?

High water table fluctuation Signup and view all the answers

What type of vegetation is typically found in areas described in the text?

Open areas with sprawling bamboos and lianas Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the trees in the described region?

Short-boled, irregular form, wide-spreading crowns, often deciduous Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for maintaining these areas according to the text?

For hydrological purposes like drinking water and irrigation Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the soils in these areas described in the text?

High clay content with reddish-brown color Signup and view all the answers

Why is there high herpetological activity in these areas according to the text?

Because of the abundance of cave systems and microhabitats Signup and view all the answers

What kind of vegetation is generally characteristic of these areas?

Stunted vegetation that is sclerophyllous in nature Signup and view all the answers

What is facilitation in ecology?

An association where species have positive effects on other species without direct contact Signup and view all the answers

How does the black rush Juncus help other plant species in salt marshes?

By reducing soil evaporation through shading Signup and view all the answers

What is the edge effect in ecology?

The effect of contrasting environments on an ecosystem when placed side by side Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a transition area between two different landscape patches?

Ecotone Signup and view all the answers

What does disturbance do to an ecosystem?

Significantly alters the ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of Juncus in preventing salt buildup in the soil?

Shading the soil surface to reduce evaporation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of propagules are found in the forest of the sea?

Cryptoviviparous Signup and view all the answers

Which family dominates the tree species in the forest of the sea?

Rhizophoraceae Signup and view all the answers

Where are Avicennia marina & Sonneratia alba commonly found in the forest of the sea?

High intertidal areas Signup and view all the answers

Which tree species often grows alongside Avicennia marina & Sonneratia alba?

Rhizophora stylosa Signup and view all the answers

Which tree species are specifically mentioned as inhabiting high intertidal areas of the forest of the sea?

Glochidion littorale & Dolichandrone spathacea Signup and view all the answers

Where can Ceriops zippeliana & Bruguiera cylindrica be commonly found?

High intertidal zones Signup and view all the answers