Pre-Lab 1 - Definitions

Question 1

Phenotypic Plasticity

Answer 1

the ability of an organism to to change it’s observable traits (phenotype) in response to environmental cues, without alerting its underlying genetic makeup.

Question 2

Thermoregulation

Answer 2

The regulation of body temperature

Question 3

Quantified

Answer 3

Express or measure the quantity of…

Question 4

Ventral

Answer 4

of, on, or relating to the underside of an animal or plant; abdominal

Question 5

Sexual Dimorphism

Answer 5

Distinct in size or appearance between the sexes of an animal in addition to difference between the sexual organs themselves

Question 6

Plasticity

Answer 6

the adaptability of an organism to changes in its environment or differences between it’s various habitats

Question 7

Seasonal Plasticity

Answer 7

A type of phenotypic plasticity where and organism from the same genotype, develops different phenotypes or forms at different times of year, often in response to environmental cues like temperature or photoperiod. [Also nutrition]

Question 8

Ectotherms

Answer 8

an animal that is dependent on external sources of body heat

Question 9

Instars

Answer 9

a phase between two periods of molting in the development of an insect larva or other invertebrate animal

Question 10

Basal Portion

Answer 10

the base or bottom part of something, whether a physical object, structure, or organism.

Question 11

Cosmopolitan

Answer 11

including or containing a plant or animal found all over the world

Question 12

Cruciferous

Answer 12

relating to or denoting plants of the cabbage family

Question 12

Adaptive Plasticity

Answer 12

the ability of an organism phenotype or physiology to change in response to environmental conditions in a way that enhances it survival and reproductive success, or fitness

Question 13

Qualitatively

Answer 13

with regard to the quality or qualities of something rather than its quantity

Question 14

Dorsal

Answer 14

of, on, or relating to the upper side or back of an animal, plant, or organ

Question 15

Basal

Answer 15

forming or belonging to a bottom layer or base

Question 16

Optical path

Answer 16

the stance light travels through a medium multiplied by the refractive index of that medium

Question 16

Discal Cell

Answer 16

a large cell near the base of the wing of a butterfly or moth.

Question 17

Sexually monomorphic

Answer 17

a species where the male and female are phenotypically indistinguishable, meaning they have similar appearances and characteristics

Question 18

Obviating

Answer 18

remove, avoid, prevent

Question 19

Precursor

Answer 19

a person or thing that precedes and shows or announces someone or something to come; a predecessor