The population structure of a species (continued)

In this topic

• Population dynamics and biotic potential
• Two growth models: the J and S curves
• Fluctuations in numbers and waves of life
• Regulation of numbers, r- and K-strategies

Key terms

• Population dynamics
• Biotic potential
• Environmental resistance
• Exponential growth (J-curve)
• Logistic growth (S-curve)
• Carrying capacity (K)
• Density-dependent factors
• Density-independent factors
• Negative feedback
• Waves of life
• r-strategy
• K-strategy

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