Population Growth Flashcards
1
Q
Differential form of Growth equation
A
dN/dt=rN
2
Q
Integrated form of growth equation
A
Nt=Noert
3
Q
double time
A
t= 0.6932/r
4
Q
r
A
for continous breeding populations
Instantenous rate
r>0 increase
r=0 no growth
r<0 decrease
5
Q
lambda
A
a finate rate
discreate time intervals
discrete breeding periods
pulse breeding
6
Q
What are the assumptions of population growth?
A
- B and D rates are constant in closed population
- Age structure is constant
- there are no time lags in the population
