Chapter 19 Flashcards
1
Q
Define carrying capacity
A
maximum population size that an environment can support
2
Q
Define invasive species.
A
Non native, it “gains a foothold” on adapted community
3
Q
How can invasive species have a negative impact on their adopted community? Give examples.
A
They prey on native species or outcompete them for the same resources
Ex: sea urchins -> “sea urchin barren” killing more kelp than needed
