Definitions
Population
A group of organisms of a single species in a given area.
Birthrate
The amount of people being born
Exponential Growth
A growth that goes up only
Predation
When a Predator eats a prey
Demographic Transition
A dramatic change from birthrates and death rates to low of each
Carrying Capacity
The maximum number of individuals of a particular species that a particular environment can support.
Death Rate
The amount of people dyeing
Organisms that Reproduce Rapidly
Things like Rabbits or Bunnies
Competition
When two species occupy the same Habitat and Niche
Lava flow and Glacier Retreats cause what kind of succession?
Primary
Age Structure
Number of males and females of each age group in a population
Immigration
A organism entering a area
Organisms that Reproduce slowly
The great ape reproduces every six to eight years.
Parasitism
When an organism lives off another organism causing death.
How long were Wolves missing from Yellowstone?
70 years
Logistic Growth
Growth that takes place when a populations growth slows.
Emigration
A organism leaving an area
Organisms in a new Environment
Might start to grow exponentially like zebra mussels
Stress from overcrowding
Species may fight if overcrowded
What type of distribution do penguins experience?
Clumped
Invasive Hydrilla
A invasive plant that is growing in Florda
How many Rabbits are in a litter
1-14
Exponential growth of humans.
How long did it take for the human population to go from one billion to two?
123 years
Name 7 Predators of Rabbits
Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Crows, Foxes, Badgers, Snakes, Raccoon s, Coyotes, Dogs. Any of these.
What eats Great white sharks?
Orcas or killer whales