Similarly to the siblings which inherit some traits from mother or father, in the process of evolution, two organisms can have some similar traits because they inherited them from a common ancestor. Similarities seen among related organisms suggest that they have a common ancestor.
Explanation:
"Function of a reservoir in a nutrient cycle is to meet the deficit which occurs due to imbalance in the rate of influx & efflux. Give an account of energy flow in an ecosystem."
Barrier island refers to the off shore deposit of sands and sediments which runs parallel to the coast line. Off shore is the first line of defense against storm wind and waves, thus they must be protected.
Communities that are far from the barrier island will be committed to preserving it if the following information are given to them: barrier islands have very high beneficial impacts on distant communities, this is because wet land will not exist without the contribution of barrier island which keep the coast away.
An ion is an atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.
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