Population Dynamics

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition is when two or more species or individuals fight for the same resources, such as food, water, or space.

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What is a limiting factor?

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A limiting factor is a biotic or abiotic element that restricts the growth, abundance, or distribution of a population.

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What happens to a species without genetic diversity?

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Without genetic diversity, a species is more likely to go extinct because it cannot adapt to changes in the environment.

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What are abiotic factors?

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Abiotic factors are non-living components of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, water, air, and soil.

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What is an invasive species?

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An invasive species is a non-native plant or animal that causes harm to the environment it is introduced to.

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What is predation?

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Predation is when one organism (the predator) hunts and eats another organism (the prey).

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What is emigration?

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Emigration is the act of leaving one area to live in another.

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What is immigration?

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Immigration is the act of coming into a new area to live.

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What is carrying capacity?

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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support sustainably.

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What are biotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.