population dynamics Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
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population ecology
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study of how & why populations change
2
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species
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group of population whose individual can interbreed and produce fertile offspring
3
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Population density
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of individuals of a species per unit of area or volume
4
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clumped pattern
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Most common
Social and interactive
Results from uneven distribution of resources
5
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Uniform pattern
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Territorial population
6
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Random pattern
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Rare in nature
7
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Exponential growth
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J curve
Growth is unlimited
Can’t occur for long
8
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Logistic growth model
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Limiting factors
Carrying capacity
9
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Carrying capacity
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Number of individuals the environment can support
10
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r strategists
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produce many offspring and grow rapidly
11
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k strategists
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produce few offspring and grow slowly
