3-1 - 3-6, pop measurements + viability analysis Flashcards
1
Q
lambda
A
assessment of significance
lambda = (n sub 1+t) / (n sub t)
2
Q
in accessing significance, what does lambda equal?
A
population growth
3
Q
what are some problems with assessing significance?
A
random fluctuations due to density
assuming all individuals are reproductive
no immigration or emigration
4
Q
what do you need to know for the demographic matrix model?
A
life table:
age specific survivorship and fecundity
5
Q
in the demographic matrix model, what does n sub x mean?
A
number in a given time
6
Q
in the demographic matrix model, what does p sub 2,1 mean?
A
survival from time 2 from time 1
7
Q
in the demographic matrix model, what does b sub 1 mean?
A
fecundity in time 1
8
Q
Frick research
A
Little Brown Bat Matrix
