Ecosystem Interactions Flashcards

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What are density independent factors. Give examples

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Factors affecting the number of organisms occupying a niche which are the same regardless of population size. Temperature / climate

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What are density dependent factors . Give examples

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Factors affecting the number of organisms occupying a nice which depend on population size . Predation, reproduction

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What is intraspecific competition?

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Competition between members of the same species within the same niche for a limited resource. (territories / mates )

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Interspecific competition ?

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Competition between different species in a population for the same resources

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