Which disturbance would result in primary succession? a. harvesting wheat by using a combine harvester at the end of the growing season b. controlled burning to stimulate the growth of forest trees such as sequoia c. the formation of surtsey, a volcanic island off of the southern coast of iceland d. the effect of a large herd of elephants on the grasses and shrubs in an area

You decide that the introduction should also discuss the extremophiles that are referred to as the archaea. these single-cell organisms are considered "extremophiles" due to their ability to survive and reproduce in environmental conditions that would be hostile for most living organisms. archaea species have been isolated from highly acidic sulfur springs, ocean floor thermal vents with temperatures that exceed boiling, and subarctic ice well below freezing. while still considered to be prokaryotic, the archaea have numerous differences that place them apart from the bacteria. choose the characteristics that separate the archaea from other prokaryotic cells. select all that apply. view available hint(s) select all that apply. archaea lack true peptidoglycan in their cell walls. the morphology of the cell is rigid and is geometric in shape, similar to a sphere or cylinder. the cytoplasmic membrane lipids of archaea have branched or ringform hydrocarbon chains. all currently identified and characterized archaea have been linked as the causative agent to an animal or human disease.

Where do the respiratory and circulatory systems meet? a. in the heart b. in the muscles c. in the lungs d. in the brain

How is the national wildlife refuge system similar to the pacific region coastal program? a. both programs are concerned with providing habitats for wildlife b. both programs are primarily concerned with preserving fish species c. both programs have set aside 150 million acres of land d. both programs are under the u.s. fish and wildlife service