Invasive species - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

During a one-year study, researchers found no difference in treehopper populations in any of their control and experimental groups. What could they measure during the second year to gain information about why this might have occurred? Measure the number of ant females. Measure the relative sizes of different ant species. Measure the relative sizes of the treehoppers. Measure the relative abundance of jumping spiders.Measure the relative abundance of jumping spiders. Imagine five forest comm...

Branch 2 Field Rep (SPCB) – Roaches Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the scientific term for a cockroach egg sac/case? Ootheca Favored harborage locations include crevices within or near electrical appliances, behind artwork and decorations on walls, within hollow legs of furniture, and within accumulations of clutter. What roach is it? Brown Banded (remember, there's only three inside roaches--German, Oriental, and Brown Banded). German are in the kitchen, Oriental in...

Ruderal A whole community can be ruderal. Can often remain stuck in fairly simple life history trait species. Potentially not great competitors. Tolerators of harsh conditions. Often early colonizers. Colonizer Moves to suitable unihabited (by another competitor species) habitat. Ex: PJ moving into ponderosa land due to drought. There can still be colonizers without disturbance. Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen...

1. Augmentation 2. Exclusion 3. Habitat modification 4. Pesticide Application A) Cultural control B) Chemical control C) Biological control D) Mechanical and physical - Answer- 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 1. An invasive species is threatening crops in a new area 2. Environmental conditions are beginning to favor the development of disease. 3. Pest populations need to be lowered so natural enemies can take over and maintain control A) Prevention B) Suppression C) Eradication...

Which of the following invasive plants interferes with boating opportunities? A.Hydrilla B.Blister rust C.Yellow starthistle D.All of these correct answer: A.Hydrilla If a native species causes harm in an ecosystem, it can be considered invasive. A.True B.False correct answer: B.False A fungal blight led to the disappearance of which tree population from American deciduous forests? A.Gingko. B.Redwood C.Chenopodia. D.Chestnut. All of these. correct answer: D. Chestnut ...

Minnesota Pesticide Applicator Practice Test Questions And Revised Correct Answers What is a drawback of heavy dependence on pesticide us? a. It is extremely expensive b. Pest resistance c. It negatively affects crop yields d. None of the above - ANSWER : b. Pest resistance ____________ are pesticides that are either naturally derived or synthesized. a. Chemical controls b. Biologic controls c. Natural controls d. Applied controls - ANSWER : a. Chemical controls Continual use of...

BIO-101 FINAL EXAM UH MANOA; Questions and Answers 100% Solved Why are invasive species successful in new environments? Correct answer Isolation leaves "open niches", lack of predators. Opportunities for invasion: are ocean, wind, bird migration, human introduction. Examples of invasive species: brown tree snakes, erthrina gall wasp, coqui frog, What is a naturalized plant? Correct answer They reproduce in the wild and become established in the ecosystem Why is Hawaii especially a...

AP Environmental Science Exam Review (2023/2024) Already Passed Anthropocentric regarding humans as most significant species; human-centered Tragedy of the Commons the depletion of shared resources by people acting in individual interest Triple Bottom Line approach to sustainability that meets environmental, economic, and social goals (business) Inorganic Compounds compounds that lack carbon and hydrogen atoms Organic Compounds compounds that contain carbon-based molecules Positive Feedback...

Mesophytes require regular rainfall - not too wet, not too dry correct answers Which of these plant types is adapted to an environment with regular rainfall? CAM photosynthesis is not an adaptation for cold environments. correct answers Which of the following is NOT an adaptation for cold environments? NICHES goals include: 1) Land and water protection 2) Public access, education and appreciation and 3) Fiscal and organizational sustainability correct answers Which of the following is ...

Your understanding of the aquatic relem is important for accessing dive conditions and emergency planning , as well as explaining to divers how to interact responsibly with environment True or False - Answer True What is the ocean's maor source of productivity and the base of the marine food chain? A. Drill B. Seagrass C. Coral D. Phytoplankton - Answer D. Phytoplankton Natrual processes, such as earthquakes and storms, are much more of a severe threat to coral reefs and we...