Population Growth 2

Question 1

What is the significance of constructing a life table to an ecologist? What information is required to develop a life table and what is this information used for?

Answer 1

1

Question 2

Compare and contrast the two basic types of life tables. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Answer 2

2

Question 3

Illustrate three types of survivorship curves and give examples of each. What factors cause the three different types to appear in nature?

Answer 3

3

Question 4

Discuss two stochastic processes and describe how each influences population dynamics.

Answer 4

4

Question 5

Tapeworm Life Table

Answer 5