13. Two species arise from a common ancestor. Which process has occurred? a. Convert evolution b. Divergent evolution c. Allopatric speciation d. Sympatric speciation e. Coevolution 14. Which relationship is an example of commensalism? a. Barnacles on a whale b. Bacteria in a termite stomach c. Fleas on a cat d. Tapeworms in a human e. Wolves hunting a deer 15. Which of the following describes the biotic potential of a population? a. Greatest number of organisms b. Greatest birth rate c. Greatest growth rate d. All of the above e. None of the above

13. Two species arise from a common ancestor. Which process has occurred? a. Convert evolution b. Divergent evolution c. Allopatric speciation d. Sympatric speciation e. Coevolution 14. Which relationship is an example of commensalism? a. Barnacles on a whale b. Bacteria in a termite stomach c. Fleas on a cat d. Tapeworms in a human e. Wolves hunting a deer 15. Which of the following describes the biotic potential of a population? a. Greatest number of organisms b. Greatest birth rate c. Greatest growth rate d. All of the above e. None of the above

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter20: Development Of Evolutionary Thinking

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