Population and Ecology Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Population
A
a specific group of similar animals (could be same species) living in a particular place at a particular time
2
Q
Community
A
interacting population groups of animals occupying the same space at the same time
3
Q
Biological Species concept
A
when two or more similarly looking individuals are able to successfully reproduce and produce fertile offspring/progeny.
4
Q
death rate
A
mortality
5
Q
birth rate
A
natality
6
Q
Factors that increase population size
A
natality and immigration
7
Q
Factors that decrease population size
A
mortality and emigration
