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Answer to: With the help of a suitable diagram describe the logistic population growth curve.

Logistic population growth curve or S-shaped or sigmoid growth curve is shown by the populations of most organisms. It has the following phases: la...

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Answer to: Define the following terms and give one example for each. (a) Commensalism (b) Parasitism (c) Camouflage (d) Mutualism (e) Interspecific competition

(a) Commensalism is an interspecific interaction between individuals of two species where one species is benefitted and the other is not affected. ...

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Answer to: Define population and community.

Population: A population is a group of individuals of the same species, which can reproduce among themselves and occupy a particular area in a given t...

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Answer to: List the various abiotic environmental factors.

Abiotic factors are non-living factors and conditions of the environment which influence the survival, function and behaviour of organisms. Various...

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Answer to: Write a short note on: (a) Behavioral adaptations in animals (b) Importance of light to plants (c) Effect of temperature or water scarcity and the adaptations of animals.

(a) The animals with variable temperatures called poikilotherms are affected by temperature variations. They are also called ectotherms. They show dif...

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Answer to: Write a short note on: (a) Adaptations of desert plants and animals (b) Adaptations of plants to water scarcity

(a) Desert plants are called xerophytes. They have adaptations for increased water absorption, reduction in transpiration and water storage. Many dese...

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Answer to: Distinguish between Ectotherms and Endotherms.

Ectotherms: (i) These are cold blooded poikilo-thermal animals. (ii) Their body temperature changes with the change in surrounding temperature. ...

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Answer to: Distinguish between Hibernation and Aestivation.

Hibernation: (i) It is winter sleep in which animal passes the winter period in dormant condition. (ii) The animal rests in a warm place. (iii) ...

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Answer to: What is the ecological principle behind the biological control method of managing pest insects?

Predation is the means of biological control to manage pest insects where predators prey upon pests and regulate their numbers in the habitat.

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Answer to: An orchid plant is growing on the branch of the mango tree. How do you describe this interaction between the orchid and the mango tree?

An orchid growing as an epiphyte on a branch of mango tree is an example of commensalism. Commensalism is the relationship between individuals of two ...

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Answer to: Name important defence mechanisms in plants against herbivory.

Modification of leaves into thorns. Development of spiny margins on leaves. Development of sharp silicate edges on leaves.

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Answer to: If a population growing exponentially double in size in 3 years, what is the intrinsic rate of increase (r) of the population?

The intrinsic rate of increase(r), can be calculated by the following exponential growth equation: Nt = N0ert ......(i) Where, Nt = 2x N0 = ...

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Answer to: List the attributes that populations but not individuals possess.

Natality Mortality Growth forms Population density Population dispersion Population age distribution

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Answer to: Most living organisms cannot survive at temperatures above 45°C. How are some microbes able to live in habitats with temperatures exceeding 100°C?

Organisms survive at a temperature range of 0° to 40°C or less. However, there are some notable exceptions. Certain microorganisms live in hot springs...

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Answer to: Define phenotypic adaptation. Give one example.

Phenotypic adaptation involves non-genetic changes in individuals such as physiological modifications like acclimatization or behavioural changes.

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Answer to: If a marine fish is placed in a freshwater aquarium/will the fish be able to survive? Why or why not?

If a marine fish is placed in a freshwater aquarium, then its chances of survival will diminish. This is because their bodies are adapted to high salt...

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Answer to: How is diapause different from hibernation?

The table below shows the differences between them: Diapause: (i) It is the period of suspended development or growth of an organism during stress...

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Answer to: State the purpose for which the Indian Government has set up GEAC.

The objectives of setting up GEAC are: (a) to have some ethical standards to evaluate the morality of human activities that might help or harm livin...

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