unit 3- population Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
population density
A
of individuals that inhabit a certain unit/area
2
Q
j curve
A
unrestricted growth, exponential
3
Q
s-curve
A
unrestricted growth
4
Q
overshoot
A
when a population exceeds carrying capacity
5
Q
rule of 70 formula
A
70/r (in %)
6
Q
r-selected organisms
A
populations below carrying capacity, low competition, bacteria
7
Q
k-selected organisms
A
growth is limited by carrying capacity, high competition
8
Q
type 1 survivorship curve
A
