Chapter 8 Population Ecology

 

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.

 

Core Case Study: Southern Sea Otter

            Read and Summarize

            Population Dynamics

 

8.1 Population Dynamics and Carrying Capacity

            Clumped vs Uniform vs Random Distribution

            Benefits of Clumping?

            Population Change Equation: Describe

            Age Structure

            Biotic potential of a population

            Carrying capacity and environmental resistance

            J vs S curves

            Case study: Brown Tree Snake

            Exceeding carrying capacity

            Density dependent vs density independent factors

 

8.2 Reproductive Patterns

            Asexual vs sexual reproduction

            r-selected species

            k-selected species

            Figure 8-11-Draw in notes and describe each curve

            Life table

           

Critical Thinking #7 pg 170- Answer using your brain power!