Asked by Miles Stewart on May 20, 2024
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Which of the following have local reproductive success that is less than the local mortality?
A) Metahabitats
B) Sink habitats
C) Source populations
D) Source habitats
E) K-selected populations
Reproductive Success
The passing of genes onto the next generation in a way that they too can pass those genes on.
Mortality
The state of being subject to death; often used to describe the rate at which death occurs in a population or the number of deaths in a specific period.
Sink Habitats
Areas that attract and accumulate migrating animals or propagate species but have lower survival rates or reproductive success compared to source habitats.
- Describe the idea of metapopulations and their relevance in the field of ecology.
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Cristal GaminoMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Sink habitats have local reproductive success that is less than local mortality, meaning they rely on immigrants from other areas to maintain their population.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the idea of metapopulations and their relevance in the field of ecology.