NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ORGANISMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
After the trees in the vacant lot were cut down, the people in the neighborhood noticed more squirrels in the trees in their yards. Choose the answer that BEST describes the reason for the increase in the squirrel population.
A
The squirrels reproduce rapidly in city neighborhoods.
B
The neighbors fed the squirrels after the trees were cut down.
C
The squirrels moved to a new location after the trees were cut down.
D
The predators moved away when the trees were cut down and the squirrel population increased.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When this happens, they become disturbed. They can’t find adequate food or mates. Even if the opposite sex is present, the animals will have difficulty mating. Thus, the maintenance of forests is very important for these squirrels, ” he says.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are 24 squirrels hidden in the puzzle, . It may appear too tricky to find all the squirrels on the tree as they can be confused with the bird’s face. For the ease of the audience, the creator of this illusion also gave the answer and has marked the 24 squirrels on the tree.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gray squirrels are found in hardwood or mixed forests with nut trees, especially oak-hickory forests and river bottoms. In the summer, gray squirrels nest in tree cavities or build nests made of leaves in branches.

Detailed explanation-4: -Animals living in trees like squirrels require a strong grip so that they don’t fall off. They have strong feet and claws. Their feet and claws become adapted for seizing, grasping or holding objects by wrapping around them. Their fingers and thumb are shaped in such a way that they can hold the branches firmly.

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