Population definitions Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is a population
A
A group of organisms of the same species living in a particular area
2
Q
Biotic Potential
A
The reproductive rate of a population under optimal conditions and limited resources
3
Q
What is environmental resistance
A
The resistance by the environment on the population reaching its maximum growth rate and biotic potential
4
Q
What is carrying capacity
A
The maximum number of organisms an ecosystem can support
5
Q
What is a pest species
A
A species that damages a valuable crop species, causing economic damage
6
Q
What is biological control
A
Deliberately introducing an organism that will target and harm the pest
