Which of the following best describes an ecosystem?
a) all of the non-living factors that characterize in a given area
b) all of the different species living in a given area
c) all of the members of a single species living in a given area
d) all of the biotic and abiotic factors in a given area

Asmall number of finches are removed randomly from the wild and placed in a protected bird area. they are given as much food as they need and have plenty of space. why would natural selection not occur in this population? a. there is no reason for genetic mutation to occur. b. the birds compete for limited resources, c. the population has not reached carrying capacity. d. there is no genetic variation in the finches.

Compare and contrast cladistics and phylogeny. what are their advantages and disadvantages? which is the most useful in understanding how an organism developed into its current form? which concept most strongly supports your opinion about the origin of any given organism?

Some birds look for food near cattle and other livestock. the movement of the cattle churns up the ground, making insects available to the birds. the cattle appear to be unaffected by the presence of the birds. what kind of relationship exists between the birds and the cattle? o a. parasitism o b. commensalism o c. predation o d. mutualism