Population Dynamics and Ecosystem Factors

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Population

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All the individuals of a species that live together in an area

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Limiting Factors

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Any part of an ecosystem that prevents population growth (Biotic and Abiotic)

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Biotic Factors

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Living parts of an ecosystem

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Abiotic Factors

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Nonliving parts of an ecosystem

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Population Density

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Measurement of population per unit area or unit volume

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Exponential Growth

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When resources are unlimited (J shaped curve)

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Logistic growth

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When resources are limited (S shaped curve)

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Carrying Capacity

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The maximum population size that can be supported by the available resources in the environment

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Intraspecific competition

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Two peacocks showing off to win a mate

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Niche

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The role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem.