JAMB Biology Past Questions & Answers - Page 213

1,061.

The mangrove swamp in Nigeria is restricted to the

A.

sahel savanna

B.

sudan savanna

C.

guinea savanna

D.

tropical rain forest

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,062.

The highest level of ecological organization is the

A.

ecosystem

B.

population

C.

biosphere

D.

niche

Correct answer is C

The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems. The two joined words are "bio" and "sphere". It can also be termed as the zone of life on Earth; a closed and largely self-regulating system.

1,064.

One adaptation shown by hydrophytes in freshwater habitats is

A.

leaves reduced to spines

B.

poorly developed roots and xylem tissues

C.

waxy cuticles on shoot surfaces

D.

well developed roots and support systems

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,065.

Which of the following is an example of parasitism?

A.

fungi growing on a dead tree branch

B.

a squirrel living in an abandoned bird nest

C.

mistletoe growing on an orange tree

D.

cattle egrets picking ticks from a cattle's body

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.