4.1 - Populations

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What is Interspecific Competition?

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Competition between individuals of different species for the same resources.

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What is Intraspecific Competition?

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Competition between individuals of the same species for limited resources.

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What is Resource Partitioning?

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The process by which competing species use the environment differently to coexist.

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What is the Carrying Capacity?

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The maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely.

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What is Competitive Exclusion?

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The principle stating that two species competing for the same resources cannot coexist.

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What role do Sea Otters play in Kelp Forest ecosystems?

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Sea otters consume sea urchins, which helps maintain the health of kelp forests.

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What is the difference between Exponential Growth and Logistic Growth?

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Exponential growth occurs without limits, while logistic growth accounts for carrying capacity.

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What is a keystone species?

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A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.

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What is a niche?

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The role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in ecosystems?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.