NEET2010ZoologyOrganisms and PopulationsActual
Which one of the following is one of the characteristics of a biological community?
Options
- AStratification
- BNatality
- CMortality
- DSex-ratio
Correct answer
A. Stratification
Step-by-step solution
Stratification is the characteristic of biological community. Stratification is the vertical layering or the phenomenon of having more than one stratum including formed by different plants/organisms in the same place. A forest may have 5-7 strata including large or canopy trees, medium tees, short trees, shrubs, herbs, ground flora etc. Stratification is useful as it can accommodate a large number of organisms of different types and more efficient use of resources. The animals that occupy such similar strata or eco