A scientist is observing a gymnosperm. It is a desert shrub with needle-like leaves. The shrub has a deep root system and produces cones. Which gymnosperm is the scientist most likely observing? A. She is observing a gnetophyte because, unlike other gymnosperms, gnetophytes can grow as shrubs in deserts.
B. She is observing a gnetophyte because, unlike other gymnosperms, gnetophytes can have needle-like leaves and deep root systems.
C. She is observing a ginkgo because, unlike other gymnosperms, ginkgoes can grow as shrubs in deserts.
D. She is observing a ginkgo because, unlike other gymnosperms, ginkgoes can have needle-like leaves and deep root systems.

How many trophic levels are there in the following food chain? phytoplankton - shrimp - perch - pike - osprey

Interactions between organisms and their environment impact the organism’s overall population. the jaguar panthera onca is the largest cat in north america. it is found in areas across the southwest, including arizona, new mexico, and texas. it is a carnivore that has powerful jaws and sharp teeth and preys on fish, turtles, tapirs, and many smaller mammals. which shows the relationship between the jaguar and turtles?

Ms. w, a 21-year-old woman, came into a clinic after suffering a deep laceration on her foot while walking barefoot around her yard. the wound was cleaned, sutured, and bandaged, and she was released to return home after receiving tetanus antitoxoid. within 72 hours, the wound area was red and swollen, the suture line was dark in color, and it was accompanied by severe throbbing pain. ms. w had a high fever, her heart felt like it was racing, and she was finding it hard to concentraten even on simple tasks. she returned to the clinic and was immediately taken to the hospital. following lab tests, a diagnosis of acute necrotizing fasciitis was made. discussion questions 1. explain why ms. w. received a tetanus antitoxoid before leaving the hospital. (see chapters 3 and 4, infection and passive immunity.) 2. explain how acute necrotizing fasciitis developed in this case and the pathophysiology involved. (see acute necrotizing fasciitis.) 3. what is the potential outcome for ms. w if antibiotic drugs do not reduce the infection quickly?