Things I don´t know Flashcards
What is density
An size of an population
what is dispersion?
the action or process of distributing things
What is clumped dispersion
Individuals are clustered in groups
What is uniform dispersion
Individuals spread apart
What is type 1
Humans- early death rate in early reproduction
What is type 2
Constant mortality rate throughout life span
What is type 3
high mortality but the few survivours then live long
oyster
what is exponential model
Characteristics of populations without limiting factors
taiga
coniferous forest
temperate forest
deciduous forest
Logistical exponential
characteristics with limiting factors
why is nitrogen important?
supply plants with vital nutrients they cannot obtain from the air themselves. Ni
What is primary production?
production of chemical energy in organic compounds by living organisms
Promixmate causes
immediate causes of behavior such as environmental stimuli
Aposematic coloring is most commonly found?
Prey species that have chemical defenses