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What is the relationship between predators and prey described in the text?

Predators and prey do not interact
Predators become more efficient as prey become more active (correct)
Predators and prey have no influence on each other's evolution
Predators become less efficient as prey become more active

What is the main purpose of the color and odor of insect-pollinated flowers?

To repel insects
To attract hummingbirds
To camouflage the flowers
To attract insects (correct)

Which of the following is an adaptation that allows hummingbirds to pollinate tubular flowers?

Their ability to stand on petals
Their long beak (correct)
Their poor sense of smell
Their ability to see red wavelengths

Which type of symbiotic relationship is described where one organism benefits and the other is harmed?

Parasitism (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of symbiotic relationships described in the text?

They influence the species involved in different ways (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is interspecific competition?

Competition between different species (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Robert MacArthur study in his research?

Intraspecific competition among five species of warblers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of interspecific competition according to the text?

Either one species is forced to move or become extinct (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is coevolution?

The coordinated evolution of two or more interacting species (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of coevolution mentioned in the text?

Predator-prey coevolution (B) Signup and view all the answers