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12 Cards in this Set
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Population |
all of the inhabitants living in a specified area |
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Population Size |
number of individuals in a population |
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Population Density |
population/unit of volume |
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Dispersion |
pattern of distribution of inhabitants of a habitat |
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Population Model |
mathematical model that shows population dynamics |
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Exponential Growth Curve |
a growth in which the rate is proportional to the increasing number in size |
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Carrying Capacity |
how much life an area can hold (using all available resources) |
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Density Dependent Factor |
a factor that affects the size of population |
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Logistic Model |
linear model that predicts an even based off of known factors |
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Density Independent Model |
a factor that does not depend of the size of the population (ex: earthquake) |
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r-strategist |
"cheap" offspring, unstable environment |
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k-strategist |
"expensive" offspring, stable environment
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