Elephant Midpoint Review

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What is Logistic Growth?

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A model of population growth that starts slowly, accelerates, and then levels off as the population reaches carrying capacity.

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What impact did the civil war have on elephant populations?

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The civil war caused a drastic drop in elephant populations due to soldiers poaching ivory.

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What does the graph comparing tuskless females show?

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It compares the number of tuskless females in areas of less poaching to those in areas of heavy poaching.

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In gel electrophoresis, where do the largest DNA fragments appear?

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The largest DNA fragments appear closest to the starting wells.

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What is natural selection?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is the significance of tusks in elephants?

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Tusks are used for digging, lifting objects, and as weapons in fights.

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What is the role of poaching in wildlife conservation?

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Poaching poses a significant threat to wildlife populations, leading to declines and potential extinction.

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How does habitat loss affect elephant populations?

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Habitat loss reduces the space and resources available for elephants, leading to population declines.

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What is the concept of carrying capacity?

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The maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support.

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What factors contribute to the fitness of an animal in its environment?

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Factors include physical adaptations, availability of resources, and ability to reproduce.