The population dynamics of lemmings demonstrate that
A) fitness is a property of the population.
B) population regulation by suicide is not an evolutionarily stable strategy (ESS) .
C) self-regulation is impossible in nature.
D) lemmings are regulated by top-down mechanisms.
E) none of the above
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Q2: Which of the following are characteristics of
Q3: In the equation dN/dt = rN(1-N/K),
A) r
Q4: Density-independent factors
A) are always bottom-up.
B) never reach
Q5: Population stability
A) is the same as equilibrium.
B)
Q6: The classic lynx-hare population data show that
A)
Q8: Self-regulation of populations requires
A) long-term stability.
B) density-dependent
Q9: In a metapopulation
A) the landscape is irrelevant.
B)
Q10: The value of the carrying capacity (K)
A)
Q11: Population regulation is related to Darwin's theory
Q12: Population equilibrium by density-dependent mechanisms
A) is rare
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