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Chp 14 BI 303
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| This is known as an insect whose larva consumes its host and kills it in the process; parasitoids are functionally equivalent to predators. | A parasitoid |
| The pseudoflower is made with what type of tissue? | Meristematic |
| The actively dividing tissue responsible for plant growth | Meristematic |
| What are the dominant herbivores in forest ecosystems? | Arthropods |
| Many species of bats are known to feed on arthropods living on foliage in forests which is known as what? | Foliage gleaning |
| The rate of food intake increases as prey density increases is known as what? | Predator functional response |
| Predator density increases as prey density increases is known as what? | Predator numerical response |
| The synchronous widespread seed or fruit production by a particular species is known as what? | Masting |
| Beyond a certain threshold, further increases in prey density do not lead to either higher predator densities or increased feeding rates because both numerical and functional responses level off at intermediate prey densities is called what? | Predator satiation |
| Name two costs avoided by the presence of bats. | The value of cotton crop and the control of the bollworm |