What is a keystone species?
Population Ecology - APES

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A keystone species is a species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance. Its presence or absence can significantly impact the structure and health of the ecosystem.
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Define a population in ecological terms.
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A population is all members of one species that live in a specific area at the same time.
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What does carrying capacity refer to in population ecology?
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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a particular species that an environment can sustainably support.
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What is habitat fragmentation?
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Habitat fragmentation is the process by which large, continuous habitats are divided into smaller, isolated patches, often due to human activities.
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Explain the concept of invasive species.
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Invasive species are non-native species that spread widely in a new habitat, often causing harm to native species and ecosystems.
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What is biodiversity?
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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.
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What is the difference between density-dependent and density-independent factors?
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Density-dependent factors are environmental factors whose effects on a population change as population density changes (e.g., competition, predation). Density-independent factors affect populations regardless of their density (e.g., natural disasters).
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