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# of organisms being born high BR= growing population. # of organisms dying high DR= declining population. Organisms that migrate into an area. Organisms that leave an area. Occurs under ideal conditions with unlimited resources.
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# of organisms being born high BR= growing population # of organisms dying high DR= declining population Organisms that migrate into an area Organisms that leave an area Occurs under ideal conditions with unlimited resources Exponential growth that levels off due to limiting factors The maximum number of individuals an ecosystem can support given its resources Factor that controls the growth of the population (Limits it) Human Population Science of overpopulation
Changes in a community, new populations replace old ones Small plants (mosses) die, create soil -soil provides base for larger plants -After many years, large trees take hold
Colonization of new sites by communities. Takes place on bare rock Pioneer organisms: First organisms that move into bare environments & colonize new areas -Takes place on existing soil -Community changes which takes place when a community is disrupted by natural disaster -Stable community that undergoes little/ no succession (change) Forest fires, Farming, Deforestation Effects caused directly/ indirectly by human activity Variety of life in an area