Question

practice quiz: introduction to global systems biology living earth a term af - period 1 - rm 359 (lms) practice quiz: introduction to global systems (lms graded) harvey is studying the turtles that live in a pond. his knowledge of ecology will be most useful for explaining which of these observations of the turtles? a the carapace (shell) of the turtle appears to be an extension of its spine. b a female turtle lays a clutch of eggs along the shore of the lake, and not in the water. c one summer, the size of the turtle population suddenly increases, but then gradually decreases. d a turtle may remain underwater for several minutes, but then surfaces for at least a brief moment.

Explanation:

Ecology is the study of the relationships between organisms and their environment, including population dynamics. Option C involves changes in the turtle population size over time, which is a key - area of study in ecology. Option A is more related to anatomy, Option B to reproductive behavior, and Option D to physiological adaptations for respiration.

Answer:

C. One summer, the size of the turtle population suddenly increases, but then gradually decreases.