Question 1

Which of the following is an example of cryptic coloration?

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A)  a brown bird that nests on the ground
B)  a deer with a large,white tail
C)  skunks with black and white stripes
D)  snakes with black,yellow,and red bandsE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

The recognition of a particular species as potential prey by a predator is called a(n)________ image.

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The answer of The recognition of a particular species as...

Question 3

When prey produce so many offspring in a short period of time that predators can attack only a fraction of them,it is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  a numerical response.
B)  a functional response.
C)  predator satiation.
D)  cryptic reproduction.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

According to the optimal foraging theory,a predator should abandon a patch

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A)  when the rate of energy gain is at a maximum.
B)  at low values of cumulative energy gain (G) .
C)  when the preferred prey species is unavailable.
D)  any time a higher quality patch is available.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

________ prey on autotrophs and do not kill the individuals they feed on.

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The answer of ________ prey on autotrophs and do not...

Question 6

A type ________ functional response occurs when the rate at which prey are consumed is low at first,increases,and then decreases in an S-shaped fashion as the rate of predation approaches the maximum value.

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The answer of A type ________ functional response occurs when...

Question 7

The response of a predator's consumption rate to prey density is a key factor as to whether a predator can regulate a prey population.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the Lotka-Volterra equations that represent predator-prey interactions,predators are a source of density-independent mortality for prey.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The increase in a predator's reproduction in response to an increase in the consumption of prey is known as the predator's ________ response.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The increase in a predator's reproduction in...

Question 10

In the Lotka-Volterra model of predator-prey interactions,population growth is regulated through

Accepted Answer

A)  reproduction for both predator and prey.
B)  reproduction for the predator and mortality for the prey.
C)  reproduction for the prey and mortality for the predator.
D)  mortality for both predator and prey.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The Lotka-Volterra model of predator-prey interactions assumes a mutual regulation of predator and prey populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is functionally a true predator?

Accepted Answer

A)  parasite
B)  planktivore
C)  grazer
D)  parasitoidE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is not a class of plant secondary compounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  terpenoids
B)  phenolics
C)  nitrogen-based compounds
D)  alkanesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following gray tree frog (Hyla) tadpole body forms is most common in populations raised in the presence of predators (aquatic dragonfly larvae,Anax) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  long body and great tail depth
B)  long body and minimal tail depth
C)  great tail depth and short overall body length
D)  minimal tail depth and short overall body lengthE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

A species that consumes both plant and animal tissue is called a(n)________.

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The answer of A species that consumes both plant and...

Question 16

The amount of time an organism spends foraging must be balanced against other time constraints such as defense,avoiding predators,searching for mates,or caring for young.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following hunting methods has the lowest frequency of success but requires the least amount of energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  satiation
B)  ambush
C)  stalking
D)  pursuitE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of Mullerian mimicry?

Accepted Answer

A)  walking sticks that resemble twigs
B)  stinkbugs that produce a noxious odor
C)  flounders whose colors resemble the sea floor
D)  wasps with black and yellow bandsE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

An organism that feeds on plant or algal tissues is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  herbivore.
B)  omnivore.
C)  carnivore.
D)  decomposerE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

According to the optimal foraging theory,a predator will select prey 1 (P1) over prey 2 (P2) when

Accepted Answer

A)  E1 
B)  Th1 
C)  E1 /Th1 
D)  Nprey1 > N prey2.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 15: Predation

The response of a predator's consumption rate to prey density is a key factor as to whether a predator can regulate a prey population.

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When prey produce so many offspring in a short period of time that predators can attack only a fraction of them,it is referred to as

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Which of the following is not a class of plant secondary compounds?

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A type ________ functional response occurs when the rate at which prey are consumed is low at first,increases,and then decreases in an S-shaped fashion as the rate of predation approaches the maximum value.

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Which of the following is an example of Mullerian mimicry?

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Which of the following hunting methods has the lowest frequency of success but requires the least amount of energy?

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________ prey on autotrophs and do not kill the individuals they feed on.

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The recognition of a particular species as potential prey by a predator is called a(n)________ image.

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According to the optimal foraging theory,a predator should abandon a patch

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In the Lotka-Volterra model of predator-prey interactions,population growth is regulated through

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Which of the following gray tree frog (Hyla) tadpole body forms is most common in populations raised in the presence of predators (aquatic dragonfly larvae,Anax) ?

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The Lotka-Volterra model of predator-prey interactions assumes a mutual regulation of predator and prey populations.

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A species that consumes both plant and animal tissue is called a(n)________.

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The amount of time an organism spends foraging must be balanced against other time constraints such as defense,avoiding predators,searching for mates,or caring for young.

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The increase in a predator's reproduction in response to an increase in the consumption of prey is known as the predator's ________ response.

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Which of the following is an example of cryptic coloration?

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According to the optimal foraging theory,a predator will select prey 1 (P1) over prey 2 (P2) when

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An organism that feeds on plant or algal tissues is referred to as a(n)

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In the Lotka-Volterra equations that represent predator-prey interactions,predators are a source of density-independent mortality for prey.

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Which of the following is functionally a true predator?

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