Chapter 52: Population Ecology

Reading Guide, Page 1136, 7^th edition

 

Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the term.

 

52.1 Dynamic Biological Processes

1. Population, density and dispersion relationship
2. Mark-recapture method
3. Immigration vs emigration
4. 3 patterns of dispersion: Give examples of each
5. Demography
6. Life tables and usage
7. Survivorship curves: Draw Figure 52.5 in your IDs
8. Reproductive tables

 

52.2 Life History Traits

1. Natural selection
2. Semelparity vs iteroparity

 

52.3 Exponential model

1. Calculation for change in population size
2. ZPG
3. Exponential growth and equation

 

52.4 Logistic Growth Model

1. Logistic Growth equation
2. Carrying capacity
3. Real populations and lag time in the model
4. Allee effect
5. r selected vs k selected traits

 

52.5 Population regulation

1. Density independent vs density dependent
2. Describe each density dependent regulation
3. Population dynamics
4. Figure 52.21-Look and describe

 

52.6 Human Population Growth

1. Figure 52.22: Describe
2. Are we growing exponentially?
3. ZPG Calculation
4. Developed vs developing human growth rates
5. Age structure: Define and Purpose?
6. Figure 52.25: Describe
7. Infant mortality and life expectancy: What can they tell us?
8. Global carrying capacity
9. Ecological footprint