Which of the following best compares the number of individuals in the primary and secondary consumer levels within a typical ecosystem? Choose 1 Choose 1 (Choice A, Checked) A The secondary consumer level contains fewer individuals than the primary consumer level. (Choice B) B The secondary consumer level contains the same number of individuals as the primary consumer level. (Choice C) C The secondary consumer level contains more individuals than the primary consumer level.

Mr. j, age 42, is a construction worker in las vegas. he recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. at first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. after a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” his doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. mr. j reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps. discussion questions 1. relate mr. j’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (see malignant melanoma.) 2. discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. what is the significance of the bone pain that mr. j is experiencing? (see malignant melanoma.) 3. discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (see malignant melanoma.)

Skulls of homo sapiens were found during an excavation. the skulls were preserved because the bodies were frozen. so, these fossils are ( 1 ) fossils. ( 1 ) a. mineralized b. mold c. original-tissue

Maria wanted to grow a fern in her backyard. acting on a suggestion from a friend, she collected brown dots from the underside of a fern’s leaves and then potted them. after a few days, maria saw small fern leaves erupting from the pot. which statement explains this phenomenon?