19.3 Competition Flashcards
1
Q
define intraspecific competition
A
competition between individuals from the same species
2
Q
what does intraspecific competition determine?
A
determines population size
3
Q
what is included within intraspecific competition?
A
mates (breeding sites)
space
food
water
(light)
4
Q
what happens to population size when there are more resources (intra)?
A
- more resources (more food)
= less competition = bigger population
5
Q
what happens to population size when there are less resources (intra)?
A
- less resources (less food)
= more competition = smaller population
6
Q
define interspecific competition
A
competition between different species
7
Q
does interspecific comp influence population size?
A
yes, but takes longer to influence it
- lots of factors influence it
8
Q
who gets more resources during interspecific comp?
and what does this mean for them?
A
species with the competitive edge
