Apes 3.4 Flashcards
1
Q
3.4
What are the types of curves available
A
J and S curve
2
Q
3.4
Which is realistic and which is imaginary and what type of species
A
J curve- unrealistic r selceted
S Curve- realistic k selected
3
Q
3.4
Carrying capacity
A
Max indiviual of a population that a ecosystem based on limiting resources
4
Q
phases
Phase 1
A
**Exponential Growth Phase
**
no limity factors
Curves start like this
Pop. Can double
5
Q
phases
Phase 2
A
Transition phase
Growth rate decreases
resources are becoming limited
Mortality due to overcrowding
To many indivials in area so predators increase or decrease
6
Q
phases
Phase 3
A
Plateau Phase
reaches stability but carrying capacity has been reached
Negative feedback
Fluctuations may occur