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Population

is all the members of a species living in the same place at the same time.

is all the members of a species living in the same place at the same time.

Density

is the number of individuals per unit of volume

is the number of individuals per unit of volume

Dispersion

is the relative distribution or arrangement of its individuals within a given amount of space

is the relative distribution or arrangement of its individuals within a given amount of space

Growth Rate

A change in the size of a population over a given period of time. Mostly gaining population

A change in the size of a population over a given period of time. Mostly gaining population

Reproductive potential

This rate is limited by the maximum number of offspring that each member of a population can produce.

This rate is limited by the maximum number of offspring that each member of a population can produce.

Exponential growth

Some organisms population grows faster and faster.

Some organisms population grows faster and faster.

Carrying Capacity

a particular species is the maximum population that the ecosystem can support

a particular species is the maximum population that the ecosystem can support

Niche

The unique role of a species within an ecosystem

The unique role of a species within an ecosystem

Competition

is a relationship in which different individuals or populations attempt to use the same limited resource.

is a relationship in which different individuals or populations attempt to use the same limited resource.

Predation

Predator and prey system

Predator and prey system

Parasitism

The relationship between the parasite and its host

The relationship between the parasite and its host

Mutualism

A close relationship between two species in which each species provides a benefit to the other

A close relationship between two species in which each species provides a benefit to the other

Commensalism

A relationship in which one species benefits and the other species is neither harmed nor helped

A relationship in which one species benefits and the other species is neither harmed nor helped

Symbiosis

A relationship in which two species live in close association

A relationship in which two species live in close association