Ecosystem Interactions Flashcards
1
Q
density-independent factors
A
factors affecting the number of organisms occupying a niche which are the same regardless of population size
2
Q
density-dependent factors
A
factors affecting the number of organisms occupying a niche which are dependent on the number of organisms in a specific area
3
Q
intraspecific competition
A
competition between members of the same species for a limited resource
4
Q
interspecific competition
A
competition between different species within a community for the same resources
