Competition II Flashcards
1
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Competition Coefficient: alpha
A
the magnitude of negative effects of individuals of one species on individuals of a second species (unit-less, per capita metric)
2
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The Lotka-Volterra Model
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under most circumstances, predicts that interspecific competition will cause the local extinction of one (or two) species
3
Q
Can coexistence occur?
A
yes
- but only when interspecific competition is weaker than intraspecific competition
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