An ecosystem has experienced a recent decrease in its plant populations. which of the following is a possible reason for the decline? a. an increase in the number of predators b. a decrease in the number of prey c. a decrease in the available water d. an increase in the available land space

The Correct answer is:

C. a decrease in the available water. (i just took the quiz and got it wrong because the ohter answer shows A and it isnt correct.)

answer; ///(statins)/aka as hmg coa

tsd is temerature dependent sex determination.

tsd: it is a type of environmental sex determination in which the temperature experienced during embryonic/ larval development (ambient temperature for development) determine the sex of the offspring.

crocodile displays the tsd where the ambient temperature of the developing egg determines the individual's sex. for example in the american alligator's eggs, incubation at 33 ºc produces mostly males, while incubation at 30 ºc produces mostly females. so if the american alligator's egg will get the ambient temperature (33 degree celcius)during embryonic development from egg, the offspring will be male and same for the female sex determination.