Question 1

Commensalism

Accepted Answer

A)  is an example of symmetric mutualism. 
B)  is a form of asymmetric mutualism. 
C)  benefits both species equally. 
D)  is an obligate form of mutualism. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  is an example of symmetric mutualism. 
B)  is a form of asymmetric mutualism. 
C)  benefits both species equally. 
D)  is an obligate form of mutualism. 
E)  none of the above

Question 2

The ant-accacia mutualism is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  transportation mutualism. 
B)  perfectly symmetric mutualism. 
C)  deceptive mimicry. 
D)  a pollination syndrome. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  transportation mutualism. 
B)  perfectly symmetric mutualism. 
C)  deceptive mimicry. 
D)  a pollination syndrome. 
E)  none of the above

Question 3

The yucca and the yucca moth exemplify

Accepted Answer

A)  a pollination parasite. 
B)  facultative mutualism. 
C)  obligate mutualism. 
D)  deceptive pollination. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  a pollination parasite. 
B)  facultative mutualism. 
C)  obligate mutualism. 
D)  deceptive pollination. 
E)  none of the above

Question 4

Ectomycorrhizal fungi provide __________ to the plant and receive __________ from the plant.

Accepted Answer

nitrogen;

Question 5

Which of the following is not an example of a pollination syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A)  bees/blue flowers 
B)  hummingbirds/red tubular flowers 
C)  moths/flat, orange flowers 
D)  bats/nocturnal, fragrant flowers 
E)  none of the above 
A)  bees/blue flowers 
B)  hummingbirds/red tubular flowers 
C)  moths/flat, orange flowers 
D)  bats/nocturnal, fragrant flowers 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

Plant pollination syndromes

Accepted Answer

A)  are adaptations to innate preferences by pollinators. 
B)  represent floral advertisements. 
C)  prevent learning by pollinators. 
D)  deceive the pollinators. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  are adaptations to innate preferences by pollinators. 
B)  represent floral advertisements. 
C)  prevent learning by pollinators. 
D)  deceive the pollinators. 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

Match the flower characteristics with the most common pollinator.
-Red tubular flowers

Accepted Answer

A) bees 
B) hummingbirds 
C) butterflies 
D) bats 
A) bees 
B) hummingbirds 
C) butterflies 
D) bats

Question 8

Match the flower characteristics with the most common pollinator.
-Yellow or orange flowers with large landing platforms

Accepted Answer

A) bees 
B) hummingbirds 
C) butterflies 
D) bats 
A) bees 
B) hummingbirds 
C) butterflies 
D) bats

Question 9

A floral advertisement

Accepted Answer

A)  is based on genetic behavior of the pollinator. 
B)  indicates that pollination has not occurred. 
C)  is independent of the pollinator's sensory ability. 
D)  indicates the presence of a nectar or pollen reward. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  is based on genetic behavior of the pollinator. 
B)  indicates that pollination has not occurred. 
C)  is independent of the pollinator's sensory ability. 
D)  indicates the presence of a nectar or pollen reward. 
E)  none of the above

Question 10

Plants that deceive pollinators have lower fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Pollinator constancy

Accepted Answer

A)  benefits only the pollinator. 
B)  is found in generalist pollinators. 
C)  decreases pollination efficiency. 
D)  is enhanced by pollination syndromes. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  benefits only the pollinator. 
B)  is found in generalist pollinators. 
C)  decreases pollination efficiency. 
D)  is enhanced by pollination syndromes. 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

The benefits to each species in mutualism can be difficult to demonstrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the flower characteristics with the most common pollinator.
-Violet of blue flowers

Accepted Answer

A) bees 
B) hummingbirds 
C) butterflies 
D) bats 
A) bees 
B) hummingbirds 
C) butterflies 
D) bats

Question 14

Mutualism can evolve if

Accepted Answer

A)  its benefits equal its costs. 
B)  it increases fitness even when rare. 
C)  there are no unsuccessful mutualists. 
D)  the average fitness of the population does not change. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  its benefits equal its costs. 
B)  it increases fitness even when rare. 
C)  there are no unsuccessful mutualists. 
D)  the average fitness of the population does not change. 
E)  none of the above

Commensalism

The ant-accacia mutualism is an example of

The yucca and the yucca moth exemplify

Ectomycorrhizal fungi provide to the plant and receive from the plant.

Which of the following is not an example of a pollination syndrome?

Plant pollination syndromes

Match the flower characteristics with the most common pollinator. -Red tubular flowers

Match the flower characteristics with the most common pollinator. -Yellow or orange flowers with large landing platforms

A floral advertisement

Plants that deceive pollinators have lower fitness.

Pollinator constancy

The benefits to each species in mutualism can be difficult to demonstrate.

Match the flower characteristics with the most common pollinator. -Violet of blue flowers

Mutualism can evolve if

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Exam 13: Mutualism

Commensalism

The ant-accacia mutualism is an example of

The yucca and the yucca moth exemplify

Ectomycorrhizal fungi provide __________ to the plant and receive __________ from the plant.

Which of the following is not an example of a pollination syndrome?

Plant pollination syndromes

Match the flower characteristics with the most common pollinator. -Red tubular flowers

Match the flower characteristics with the most common pollinator. -Yellow or orange flowers with large landing platforms

A floral advertisement

Plants that deceive pollinators have lower fitness.

Pollinator constancy

The benefits to each species in mutualism can be difficult to demonstrate.

Match the flower characteristics with the most common pollinator. -Violet of blue flowers

Mutualism can evolve if

Introduction to Ecology

Adaptation and Evolution

Adaptations to the Physical Environment

Terrestrial Communities

Fresh-water and Marine Communities

Behavioral Ecology

The Ecology of Intraspecific Variation

Demography

Population Regulation

Life History Strategies

Competition

Coevolution I Exploitative Interactions

The Structure of Communities

Ecological Succession

Species Diversity

Energy Flow and Trophic Structure

Biogeochemical Cycles

Conservation Biology

Landscape Ecology

Human Global Ecology

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Ectomycorrhizal fungi provide to the plant and receive from the plant.