19.3 Competition

Question 1

define intraspecific competition

Answer 1

competition between individuals from the same species

Question 2

what does intraspecific competition determine?

Answer 2

determines population size

Question 3

what is included within intraspecific competition?

Answer 3

mates (breeding sites)
space
food
water
(light)

Question 4

what happens to population size when there are more resources (intra)?

Answer 4

• more resources (more food)
  = less competition = bigger population

Question 5

what happens to population size when there are less resources (intra)?

Answer 5

• less resources (less food)
  = more competition = smaller population

Question 6

define interspecific competition

Answer 6

competition between different species

Question 7

does interspecific comp influence population size?

Answer 7

yes, but takes longer to influence it
- lots of factors influence it

Question 8

who gets more resources during interspecific comp?
and what does this mean for them?

Answer 8

species with the competitive edge