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Multiple choice zoology meaning of life level of biological organization in animals introduction to tissues basics of ecology

The term biocoenosis was proposed by

  1. Tansley

  2. Carl Mobius

  3. Warming

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The term biocoenosis means ecological community. It was coined by Carl Mobius. It describes an association of populations of different species living together in a defined habitat with some degree of interdependence and community ecology is the description and analysis of patterns and processes within the community.

Multiple choice zoology meaning of life level of biological organization in animals introduction to tissues basics of ecology

Plant species having a wide range of genetical distribution evolve into a local population known as

  1. Ecotype

  2. Biome

  3. Ecosystem

  4. Population
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The different populations of the same organism present in particular geographical areas are called as local populations or demes. A local population adapted genetically to its particular environment is called as ecotype. There may be several ecotypes of the same organism, which show variations amongst them.

Multiple choice zoology meaning of life level of biological organization in animals introduction to tissues basics of ecology

The plants and animals living in a given area form

  1. Biological community

  2. Ecotone

  3. Biome

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Biological or biotic community is an assemblage of populations of different species of bacteria, fungi, plants and animals, which live in a particular area and interact with one another through competition, predation, mutualism etc. Each biotic community has a specific composition and structure. 

Multiple choice zoology meaning of life level of biological organization in animals introduction to tissues basics of ecology

A community is of

  1. A group of birds

  2. A collection of species

  3. Interacting populations

  4. An interactive ecosystem
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Biological or biotic community is an assemblage of populations of different species of plants, animals, bacteria and fungi which live in a particular area and interact with one another through competition, predation, mutualism etc. Each biotic community has a specific composition and structure e.g., pond community.

Multiple choice zoology meaning of life level of biological organization in animals introduction to tissues basics of ecology

The species of plants, that play a vital role in controlling the relative abundance of other species in a community are called as

  1. Edge species

  2. Link species

  3. Keystone species

  4. Pioneer species

  5. Successional species
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Keystone species is a species, which has a significant and disproportionately large influence on the community structure and characteristics. It has often considerable low abundance and biomass as compared to dominant species. Removal or decrease in number of keystone species causes serious disruptions in structure and function of community.

Multiple choice zoology meaning of life level of biological organization in animals introduction to tissues basics of ecology

Term 'biosphere' is used for the zone of Earth, where life exists

  1. On lithosphere

  2. In the hydrosphere

  3. In the lithosphere and hydrosphere

  4. In the lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Biosphere  is biologically inhabited part of Earth, along with its physical environment consisting of lower atmosphere, land and water bodies in other words-atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere.

Multiple choice zoology meaning of life level of biological organization in animals introduction to tissues basics of ecology

The sphere of living matter together with water, air and soil on the surface of the Earth is called as

  1. Lithosphere

  2. Biosphere

  3. Hydrosphere

  4. Atmosphere
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Biosphere  is biologically inhabited part of Earth along with its physical environment consisting of lower atmosphere, land and water bodies (in other words-atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere).

Multiple choice zoology meaning of life level of biological organization in animals introduction to tissues basics of ecology

Which of the following types of organisms occupies more than one trophic level in a pond ecosystem?

  1. Phytoplankton

  2. Fish

  3. Zooplankton

  4. Frog
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In an aquatic ecosystem, fishes can consume phytoplanktons and other producers. In such a system, fishes will be primary carnivores or primary consumers or herbivores as compared to the grazing food chain. Some bigger fishes can consume smaller fishes. In this case, bigger fishes will act as secondary consumers or secondary carnivores feeding on primary carnivores. Thus, fishes can occupy more than one trophic levels. Phytoplanktons will always be producers and zooplanktons will always be primary consumers. The frog will always act as secondary consumer feeding on primary consumers i.e., insects. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice zoology meaning of life level of biological organization in animals introduction to tissues basics of ecology

The part of Earth and atmosphere supporting life is

  1. Biosphere

  2. Biome

  3. Ecotone

  4. Biota
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Biosphere is biologically inhabited part of earth along with its physical environment consisting of lower atmosphere, land and water bodies.
Biome is a large regional unit delimited by a specific climatic zone, having a particular major vegetation zone and its associated fauna eg tundra desert, ocean etc. 
Ecotone is the transition zone between two communities, e.g., forest and grassland.
Biota is a general term, which refers to living organisms.