OBJECTIVE: To recognize the fact that a species is not genetically homogeneous and to consider the influence of that fact on the ecology of a species. 1. A morphological definition: A species is a population of organisms whose members, within a considerable range of natural variations are structurally different from all other organisms.
Prevention/Solution. Instead of starving yourself to lose weight, limit your daily calories consumed to an amount recommended by your physician or nutritionist, while eating several small nutritious meals throughout the day. This will not negatively affect your metabolic rate and will in fact regulate your blood sugar levels and metabolism.
Dangers of Starving Yourself. 1  Inaccurate Results: If you starve yourself, your body will expend water weight immediately and you will see a large drop on the scale. This drop will slow down as soon as your water weight is gone. 2  Muscle Loss: It does not seem fair, but your body tends to use stored fat as a last means of energy.