Which of the following describes a density - independent factor?
A. a parasite that infests pig intestines
B. a lion hunting and killing zebra
C. a factor that depends upon population size
D. a hurricane that wipes out the bird population on an island

Which of the following statements describes how the characteristics of different species of mammals reflect the evolutionary relationships among those species? shared anatomy among mammals, such as hair and mammary glands, suggests that a common ancestral species had these features. similarities in the dna and protein structures of mammal species suggest that these species evolved from a common ancestor. although all modern species of mammals share some features, the differences between them mean they cannot share a common ancestor.

How is ribosomal rna useful as a molecular clock? a. a large portion of the dna ring is not vital to structure or function, allowing it to accumulate neutral mutations. b. its rate of mutation increases over time as organisms continue to evolve and differentiate from each other. c. a slow mutation rate makes it useful for determining evolutionary relationships between ancient species. d. it is only found in select organisms, making it easier to compare relationships between species that have it.

Benito is doing research on the effects of florida's elevation on its climate. his notes include the following: 1. the average elevation of florida is 30 m above sea level. 2. the highest point in florida is britton hill, which is 105 m above sea level. 3. the change in temperature from 0 m to 1,000 m is 7 °c. what can benito conclude about the effects of florida's elevation on its climate? a.) florida typically experiences cold temperatures and temperature changes within a narrow range. b.) florida typically experiences cold temperatures and temperature changes within a broad range. c.) florida typically experiences warm temperatures and temperature changes within a narrow range. d.) florida typically experiences warm temperatures and temperature changes within a broad range.