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What technology is used to track aquatic animals in their natural habitat?
What technology is used to track aquatic animals in their natural habitat?
- Satellite imaging
- Radio frequency identification
- Acoustic telemetry (correct)
- GPS tracking collars
What is a key factor that influences the distribution of populations and species?
What is a key factor that influences the distribution of populations and species?
- Ecological suitability (correct)
- Geographical barriers
- Human population growth
- Climate change
What is a fundamental concept in ecology that refers to the full range of environmental conditions under which a species can survive?
What is a fundamental concept in ecology that refers to the full range of environmental conditions under which a species can survive?
- Habitat fragmentation
- Realized niche
- Ecological suitability
- Fundamental niche (correct)
What is a common method used by ecologists to study population characteristics?
What is a common method used by ecologists to study population characteristics?
What is a key life history trait that varies among species?
What is a key life history trait that varies among species?
What is the primary pattern of dispersion found in most populations?
What is the primary pattern of dispersion found in most populations?
What is an essential aspect of understanding population dynamics?
What is an essential aspect of understanding population dynamics?
What is the primary influence on density variations among species?
What is the primary influence on density variations among species?
What is a key factor in understanding population growth?
What is a key factor in understanding population growth?
What is an important characteristic of populations?
What is an important characteristic of populations?
What pattern of dispersion is least commonly observed?
What pattern of dispersion is least commonly observed?
What is the primary difference between active and passive dispersal?
What is the primary difference between active and passive dispersal?
What type of dispersal refers to the movement of pre-reproductive individuals from their birthplace to another location?
What type of dispersal refers to the movement of pre-reproductive individuals from their birthplace to another location?
Which of the following is an example of passive dispersal?
Which of the following is an example of passive dispersal?
What is the primary benefit of dispersal in terms of avoiding competition?
What is the primary benefit of dispersal in terms of avoiding competition?
What is a potential cost of dispersal in terms of the individual's reproductive success?
What is a potential cost of dispersal in terms of the individual's reproductive success?
Why is dispersal research considered important in ecology?
Why is dispersal research considered important in ecology?
