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Which form of speciation is most rapid A. sympatric speciation via character displacement B. allopatric speciation on the island archipelagos C. sympatric speciation via autopolyploidy D. allopa?
B. Allopactric speciation on island archipelagos. As the organisms move from island to island rapid speciation is observed because of variations in resource acquisition more than just variation in environment. Amplified radiation is observed. Example is finches on the Galapagos Islands. Hawaii also gives this example.
An experiment was conducted to test the growth rate of a plant under different light conditions What color of light would probably be the least helpful for this plant's growth?
Blue, study island
What is island hopping in science?
Island skipping.
What plants live on Antelope Island?
there are a variety. lots of long grasses. wildflowers. etc its in utah Antelope Island is the largest island in the middle of the Great Salt Lake. A variety of plants call the Island home, and these can be divided into four main habitat areas. The grasslands hold many exotic and introduced species, including mullen and cheatgrass. There is also greasewood, inkweed, and tumbleweed. Prairie sunflowers are found all over the Island. The shorelines hold a variety of short plants, including saltgrass and pickleweed. Much of the Island is covered in woody shrubs such as rubber rabbitbrush and mountain sage. The soils are shallow and rocky, and getting plants to take hold is difficult. Much of the island was overgrazed in the early days, so it has been taken over by invasive species. There are a few trees, mainly juniper, in the areas around the fresh water springs. A beautiful cottonwood grove stands by the ranch area, where the largest spring on the Island is. Plants anywhere near the water are adapted to high salt conditions.
What Pacific Island named for the holiday on which it was discovered?
Easter Island.Easter IslandEaster Island. Also, Christmas Island is in the Indian Ocean.Easter Island.the answer is Easter IslandEaster Island. There is also Christmas Island, under Australia rule, in the Indian Ocean.
A small group of rodents have arrived on an island in the Pacific Ocean where no rodents are naturally found This small group may rapidly evolve into several different sub-species to take advantage o?
Adaptive Radiation
What accounts for the variation darwin observed amoung island species?
Darwin observed that island species often varied significantly from their mainland counterparts due to factors such as geographic isolation, differing environmental conditions, and limited gene flow. These conditions can lead to unique adaptations as species evolve to exploit specific niches. Additionally, the lack of predators and competitors on islands can result in different evolutionary pressures, allowing certain traits to flourish. This variation illustrates the principles of natural selection and adaptive radiation.
Describe how new species of Galàpagos finches may have formed?
By adaptive radiation. The original finch emigrated to the Galapagos Islands and found many different environments and feeding opportunities per individual Island. So, under this new selection pressure and the random mutational variation all species have, many new species of finch arose on all the various Islands of the Galapagos.
What noun describe a island?
An island is a landmass that is surrounded by water.
What is nuclear island?
A nuclear island is a portion of a nuclear power plant that houses the reactor and associated systems. It is designed to contain any potential radiation releases in the event of an accident. The term "nuclear island" is commonly used in the nuclear industry to describe this critical part of the plant that is isolated from other non-nuclear areas.
How did the galapagos finch get to the galapagos islands?
These special Birds called "Darwin's or Galapagos Finches" have special adaptations to various habitats were important evidence considered by Charles Darwin in formulating the theory of evolution; they are a striking example of adaptive radiation. They evolved because of their surroundings, the beaks their ancestors had couldn't function properly on the island.
Why do new species form on new islands?
New species can form on new islands due to isolation and unique environmental conditions that create opportunities for adaptation and specialization. Over time, genetic changes and natural selection can lead to the development of distinct traits that differentiate the new species from their ancestors on the mainland. This process, known as adaptive radiation, allows species to fill ecological niches and exploit new resources, ultimately diversifying the island's biodiversity.
How were some immigrants discouraged from coming to America?
Unfriendly entrance conditions at Angel Island ---Apex...
What is an isle isle?
It's another name for "island". Usually used to describe smaller islands.
What term is used to describe an area of land that is smaller then a continent and is completely surrounded by water?
An Island : )
What term is used to describe Island?
land surrounded by water
Which islands in Hawaii produce coffee?
Can be grown on any island. Conditions best Kona. Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island also have areas which provide all the conditions required. Malokai however, has no areas which provide all of the conditions.
