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Introduction to Ecology and Conservation
What is organismal ecology concer...,
What is a population,
What does population ecology look at
9  cards
Introducing Individuals and Life Histories
What is a unitary organism,
What is a modular organism,
What is a population
24  cards
Life Tables and Population Growth
What factors can determine popula...,
What is survivorship,
What are they types of survivorsh...
19  cards
Matrix Projection Models
Why does population structure matter,
What are the transitions in age s...,
Name another type of structure mo...
6  cards
Population Growth
What is,
What is r,
What
14  cards
Predation
1  cards
Predation Mechanics
What is prey death function also ...,
What is the equation for prey pop...,
What is predator growth
15  cards
Competition
What are some examples of a resource,
When do individuals compete,
What are the two types of ways in...
12  cards
Coexistence
What does evolution favour,
2  cards
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Function
What does biogeochemical activity...,
How much are current exitinctions...,
What are the main theories for bi...
7  cards
Community Composition and Ecosystem Function
What is species richness,
What does species identity matter,
What is safe amount of nitrate in...
9  cards
Intro to Macroecology
What are the three key aspects of...,
How is range size measured,
What can area of occupancy vary with
11  cards
Species Area Relationships and Island Biogeography
How many endangered species are o...,
Why do larger islands have more s...,
How much does species richness in...
9  cards
Latitudinal Diversity Gradients
Where is max diversity using the ...,
When are exceptions for ldg most ...,
What key processes balance the nu...
5  cards
Elevation Gradients
What are the lapse rates along a ...,
Where is there higher residual ri...,
Is there reduced or increased dis...
7  cards
Abundance
What is abundance important for,
What is an important property of ...,
What is a good way of assessing c...
8  cards
Body Size
Are there more small or large spe...,
Why can aquatic endotherms get bi...,
What constrains bird mass
18  cards
Marine Conservation Principles
Give some examples of land based ...,
How much of the world population ...,
What percentage of mangroves were...
12  cards
Fisheries and Fishery Management
What are some consequences of fis...,
Name an example of large populati...,
How many countries account for 20...
14  cards
Extra Reading
Which nam has the most sar,
2  cards

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