问题:Sperm whales can produce stronger ultrasonic waves to kill their prey than dolphins.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned
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问题:AIBS's is composed of ______.A.more than 80 societies and 250,000 membersB.250,000 biologistsC.80 member organizationsD.more than 250,000 members and 80 member societies
问题:"Hidden" Species May Be Surprisingly CommonCryptic species animals that appear identical but are genetically quite distant—may be much more widespread than previously thought. The findings could have major implications in areas ranging from biodiversity estimates and wildlife management, to our understanding of infectious diseases and evolution.Reports of cryptic species have increased dramatically over the past two decades with the advent of relatively inexpensive DNA sequencing technology. Markus Pfenninger and Klaus Schwenk, of the Goethe-Universitat, in Frankfurt, Germany, analyzed all known data on cryptic animal species and discovered that they are found in equal proportions throughout all major branches of the animal kingdom and occur in equal numbers in all biogeographieal regions.Scientists had previously speculated that cryptic species were predominantly found in insects and reptiles, and were more likely to occur in tropical rather than temperate regions. "Species that are seemingly widespread and abundant could in reality be many different cryptic species that have low populations and are highly endangered. " Says Pfenninger. Until the genetic information of all species in at least one taxon is thoroughly studied, no one will know just how many cryptic species exist. "It could be as high as 30%. " Pfenninger says."I'm extremely surprised by their results. " Says Alex Smith of the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. "It's a call to arms to keep doing the broad kind of genetic studies that we are doing. "Sampling as many individuals as possible, scientists hope to complete work on all fish and birds in another 5 to 10 years. Once either of these taxonomic groups is completed, Pfenninger says researchers will be able to decide how many cryptic species exist throughout the animal kingdom.Examples of cryptic species include the African elephant. A 2001 study found the elephants were actually two genetically distinct, non-interbreeding species, the African bush elephant and the African elephant. The species are currently listed as vulnerable and threatened, respectively, by the World Conservation Union (WCU).The reclassifications are more than an academic exercise. They define populations that have evolved independently of each other and whose genetic differences can have significant consequences. In the early 1900s misidentification of mosquito species based on morphology confused attempts to control malaria in Europe. Ultimately, what was thought to be a single species was actually made up of six sibling species, only three of which transmitted the disease. "The basic unit in biology is always the species, and you have to know what you are dealing with. " Pfenninger says. Much previous research is now no longer used, he says, because it is not clear what species was being studied.Which of the following about the significance of the research on cryptic species is NOT true?A.The results of the research can help the development of many other research areas.B.The results of the research can help the development of biodiversity estimates.C.The results of the research can help our understanding of infectious disease evolution.D.The results of the research can help our understanding of "survival of the fittest. "
问题:Thousands of people perished in the storm.A.diedB.sufferedC.floatedD.scattered
问题:And the cars are tested for defects before leaving the factory.A.functionsB.faultsC.motionsD.parts
问题:What was scientists' understanding of cryptic species?A.They occurred in equal numbers in all biogeographical regions.B.They were mostly found in insects and reptiles.C.They were likely to be in tropical rather than temperate regions.D.Both B and C.
问题:In Britain and many other countries appraisal is now a tool of management.A.evaluationB.efficiencyC.productionD.publicity
问题:______ when electron rearrangement takes place.
问题:Whistles could also be used to communicate between adult dolphins and baby dolphins.A.RightB.WrongC.Not mentioned
问题:People are confused in their attempts to control malaria in Europe in the early 1900s, because scientists ______.A.identified only one mosquito species instead of six speciesB.thought only three mosquito species transmitted diseaseC.thought there was only one mosquito speciesD.did not know what species was being studied
问题:Hearing problems may be alleviated by changes in diet and exercise habits.A.removedB.curedC.worsenedD.relieved
问题:Henry cannot resist the lure of drugs.A.abuseB.flavorC.temptationD.consumption
问题:The energy stored in coal ______.
问题:We can use energy from the sun because ______.
问题:Do scientists know how many cryptic species exist?A.Not yet.B.Yes, they do.C.They will know the answer in another one or two years.D.They will never know the answer.
问题:A great deal has been done to remedy the situation.A.maintainB.improveC.assessD.protect
问题:Paragraph 4 ______
问题:Which of the following about the African bush elephant and the African elephant is true?A.The WCU are interbreeding those elephants.B.They are interbreeding species.C.They are two genetically distant species.D.They depend on each other for survival.
问题:These programmes are of immense value to old people.A.naturalB.fatalC.tinyD.enormous