Q1. The male wasp Campsoscoliaciliata transfers pollen from one orchid to another orchid of the same species. What “reward” does the male wasp receive from the orchid plants for helping with the orchid pollination? Q2. Assume you are an ecologist studying the effects of acid precipitation on plant life. Explain […]

Question 1 What is an Animal? What is an animal? Include in your answer how animals are differentiated from other life forms. In particular, describe the similarities and differences between volvocine protozoa (like Volvox), members of the Phylum Porifera, and members of the Phylum Cnidaria that distinguish them as animals […]

A. A diabetic friend of yours is visiting. You are talking in your kitchen when he suddenly realized that he has accidentally injected himself with an overdose of insulin. What might you have on hand that you could give him? Why would you give him that? Why is an overdoes […]

Population Density Lab NOTE: You will need a TI-83 or 84 graphing calculator for this lab. If you don’t own one, try to borrow one. If you cannot borrow one, there are free TI-83 calculator downloads online here: http://education.ti.com/en/us/software/details/en/480DF008128C49DDA5E882E76CE9C8B2/swti83plussdk Although density is usually an important population characteristic in ecological studies, […]