Chapter 8

Question 1

Competition

Answer 1

Interaction between two species where both are harmed

Question 2

Niche

Answer 2

The functional role of a species within an ecosystem

Question 3

Density

Answer 3

One of the three main properties of a population

Question 4

Coevolution

Answer 4

Development of adaptations as a result of symbiotic relationships

Question 5

Carrying Capacity

Answer 5

The maximum population that an ecosystem can support indefinitely

Question 6

Parasitism

Answer 6

The close interaction between two species where one species is harmed and one benefits

Question 7

Growth rate

Answer 7

The ratio of births to deaths in a population

Question 8

Reproductive Potential

Answer 8

maximum number of offspring a member of of a population can produce

Question 9

Density Independent Regulation

Answer 9

A reaction in population size by natural disasters

Question 10

Habitat

Answer 10

The location where an organism lives

Question 11

Territory

Answer 11

An area defended by one or more individuals

Question 12

Dispersion

Answer 12

property of population described as even, clumped, or random

Question 13

Co means

Answer 13

together