Population Dynamics

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K-strategists

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Organisms that produce few offspring but invest a lot of parental care to ensure their survival.

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Exponential Growth

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A type of population growth that occurs when resources are unlimited, resulting in a J-curve on a graph.

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Population Density Formula

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D = N/S, where D is population density, N is the number of individuals, and S is the area.

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J-curve Growth

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A representation of population growth when resources are unlimited, showing rapid increase.

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Linear Growth in Population Dynamics

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A growth pattern that is NOT observed in population dynamics; populations do not grow at a constant rate.

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Carrying Capacity

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The maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely without being degraded.

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R-strategists

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Organisms that produce many offspring with little parental care, often leading to high mortality rates.

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Logistic Growth Model

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A growth model that describes how a population grows rapidly at first and then levels off as it reaches carrying capacity.

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Boom & Bust Cycle

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A pattern of population growth characterized by rapid increases followed by sharp declines.

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Density-Dependent Factors

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Factors that affect population growth based on the population size, such as competition and disease.