Population Dynamics (PE App) Flashcards
LG24 (5 cards)
1
Q
population dynamics
A
changes in size & otro characteristics of populations through time & space
2
Q
fertility
A
avg. # surviving children each female has during lifetime
3
Q
replacement rate
A
offspring each female must produce over entire life to “replace” herself & mate
- results in no population growth
- actual # is ± 2 b/c some offspring die b4 reproducing
4
Q
zero population growth (ZPG)
A
state of stable population size due to fertility staying @ replacement rate for at least 1 generation
5
Q
cycle
A
a predictable, continuous pattern
