Week 5- Ecological Relationships & Population Dynamics

Front

What is the term for a relationship between two organisms where one benefits while the other is harmed?

Back

Parasitism

Front

What type of ecological relationship is exemplified by acacia ants living in acacia trees, where both species benefit?

Back

Mutualism

Front

What happens to a population if the birth rate is higher than the death rate?

Back

Population is increasing

Front

In a graph showing bacterial growth, which variable is typically represented on the y-axis?

Back

Number of Bacteria

Front

What is the term for a relationship in which one organism benefits while the other is unaffected?

Back

Commensalism

Front

What is the ecological term for the role an organism plays in its environment, including its habitat and interactions with other organisms?

Back

Niche

Front

What is the term for the maximum population size that an environment can sustain?

Back

Carrying Capacity

Front

What type of relationship occurs when two species compete for the same resources?

Back

Competition

Front

What is the term for the gradual change in species composition in a given area over time?

Back

Ecological Succession

Front

What is the difference between immigration and emigration in population dynamics?

Back

Immigration is the movement of individuals into a population, while emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population.