What is population ecology?
POPULATION ECOLOGY TEST

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Population ecology is the study of how populations of organisms interact with their environment and how factors such as resource availability, competition, and predation affect population size and dynamics.
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Define carrying capacity.
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Carrying capacity is the maximum sustainable population size that an environment can support without degrading the habitat.
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What does exponential growth in a population indicate?
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Exponential growth indicates that a population is increasing rapidly without any resource limitations, leading to a J-shaped growth curve.
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What is logistic growth?
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Logistic growth is a model of population growth that accounts for resource limitations, resulting in an S-shaped curve as the population approaches carrying capacity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is doubling time in population ecology?
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Doubling time is the period it takes for a population to double in size.
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What factors can lead to emigration in a population?
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Factors such as resource scarcity, environmental changes, or increased competition can lead to emigration, where individuals leave a population.
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What is the difference between immigration and emigration?
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Immigration is the movement of individuals into a population, while emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population.
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