Species interactions, population dynamics

Question 1

play an extremely important role in biological communities and ecosystem function

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Species interactions

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Styles of interaction

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positive, negative neutral

Question 3

example of positive interaction

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mutualism

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example of negative interaction

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predation, competition, parasitism

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example of neutral interaction

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commensalism

Question 6

plays a critical role in an ecosystem; many other species depend on it for resources; ecosystems collapse/decline/alter if it is removed

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keystone species

Question 7

example of keystone species

Answer 7

fig trees bear fruit year round

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one organism directly feeding on/using another living organism

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predation

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result of predation

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adaptation: defensive traits (spines, thorns, toxins) and offensive traits (speed, agility, immunity)

Question 10

mimic venomous or toxic species

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Batesian mimicry

Question 11

two unpalatable species evolved to look alike

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Mullerian mimicry

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types of coevolution

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batesian mimicry and mullerian mimicry

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two or more species living in the same area that develop a relationship; often related to coevolution; usually enhances survival/reproduction

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symbiosis

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fitness of one organism is lowered by presence of another

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competition

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types of competition

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intraspecific and interspecific

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same species compete

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intraspecific

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different species compete

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interspecific

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affecting the ability of an organism to consume resources/reproduce

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interference

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overconsumption of resources – e.g., Asian carp in Illinois River

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exploitation

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mechanisms of competition

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interference, exploitation, direct vs indirect contact

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results of competition

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niche differentiation, adaptation via natural selection, population control/reduction

Question 22

resource partitioning, exclusion

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niche differentiation

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Factors that affect growth (r)

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internal, external, density dependent, density independent, carrying capacity,

Question 24

growth and maturation rates, metabolism, fecundity

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internal

Question 25

habitat quality, food availability, species interactions

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external

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as population increases, so does effect

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Density-dependent

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affected no matter population size

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density-independent

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number/biomass of life that can be supported in an area

A dynamic quantity, can vary with changes in habitat

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carrying capacity (k)

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Species Population Growth Types

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r-selected species and K-selected species

Question 30

High reproductive rates, often overshoot carrying capacity

Lots of young, few survive

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r-selected species

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Conservative reproduction rates, slow growth near carrying capacity
Fewer young, longer maturation time

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k-selected species

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Survivorship patterns

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Type I – k-selected patterns
Type II – r-selected and k-selected patterns
Type III – r-selected patterns