Which of the following links ecology to population genetics and evolution?

1. Organismic ecology 2. Population ecology
3. Ecosystem ecology 4. Biome ecology

Subtopic:  Introduction to Ecology |
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Under a particular set of selection pressures, organisms evolve towards the most efficient:

1.Thermoregulation2.Water conservation
3.Respiration4.Reproduction strategy

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The invasive prickly pear cactus in Australia was brought under control with the help of:

1.  Snail 2.  Moth
3.  Ladybug 4.  Fungus
Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Predation |
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When the feeding efficiency of one species is reduced due to the inhibitory presence of the other species, even if resources are abundant, it is called:

1.Interference competition2.Exploitative competition
3.Amensalism4.Predation

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Competition |
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In general, competition has the least impact on:

1.Plants2.Herbivores
3.Carnivores4.Both 1 and 2

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Competition |
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Which of the following is not usually an adaptation for a parasitic mode of life?

1. Loss of unnecessary sense organs
2. Presence of adhesive organs or suckers
3. Loss of the digestive system
4. Low reproductive capacity
Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Parasitism |
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Flowers and their insect pollinators must undergo co-evolution because:

1. Without pollinators plants may get extinct
2. Plants have to reward the pollinators
3. The relationship must be safeguarded against cheaters
4. Insects are the major pollinators of plants
Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Coevolution |
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The relationship between cattle egret and grazing cattle can be best described as:

1. Mutualism 2. Commensalism
3. Parasitism 4. Competition

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Commensalism, Protocooperation & Mutualism |
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Biosphere is:

1.  A component in the ecosystem
2.  Composed of the plants present in the soil
3.  Life in the outer space
4.  Composed of all living organisms present on earth which interact with the physical environment
Subtopic:  Introduction to Ecology | Organisms and its Environment |
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What will happen to a well-growing herbaceous plant in the forest if it is transplanted outside the forest in a park?

1.  It will grow normally
2.  It will grow well because it is planted in the same locality
3.  It may not survive because of changes in its microclimate
4.  It grows very well because the plant gets more sunlight

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