APES Population Flashcard

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This graph represents the _______ growth curve.

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Exponential growth curve.

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A mouse with a short life span, produces more offspring than can survive, and gives little or no parental care is a

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R-selected species.

Front

Name that population pyramid...

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Rapid Growth.

Front

This graph represents a _____ growth curve

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Logistic growth curve.

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These organisms have: Long life span, Long period of gestation-pregnancy, Long term care of babies until maturity, Have few babies.

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K-strategist.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of R-selected species?

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They produce many offspring with little parental care.

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What is the primary characteristic of K-selected species?

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They invest significant resources in raising a few offspring.

Front

Define exponential growth in population dynamics.

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A growth pattern where the population increases rapidly in proportion to its size.

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Define logistic growth in population dynamics.

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A growth pattern that starts exponentially but slows as the population reaches carrying capacity.

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What does a population pyramid with a wide base indicate?

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Rapid population growth.