Analyzing Populations

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Population density

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The number of individuals living in a defined space.

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Population dispersion

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Organisms separate themselves in different ways.

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Clumped dispersion

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Individuals gather into groups where resources are available.

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Uniform dispersion

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Individuals from the same species have to compete for limited resources and territory.

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Random dispersion

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Individuals are spread randomly within an area.

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Population Size formula

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(birth rate + immigration) - (death rate + emigration)

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Immigration

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Individuals entering a population.

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Emigration

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Individuals leaving a population.

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Births

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Offspring of individuals.

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Deaths

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Number of individuals who die.