Models of Population Growth

Question 1

Carrying Capacity

Answer 1

The maximum population size that a habitat can support in a sustained manner

Question 2

Proper term for R selected species

Answer 2

Peak phenomena

Question 3

What is a R selected species

Answer 3

Populations that have a quick and many reproduction strategy

Question 4

Proper term for K selected species

Answer 4

Sigmoid phenomena

Question 5

What is a K selected species

Answer 5

Populations that have a slower and fewer reproduction strategy.

Question 6

3 characteristics of a R selected species

Answer 6

• High number of offspring
• Low parental care
• Early reproductive maturity
• Short lifespan
• High early mortality

Question 7

3 Characteristics of K selected species

Answer 7

• Low number of offspring
• High parental care
• High ability to learn
• Long lifespan
• Low early mortality