Chapter 6 Population and Community Ecology. Nature exists at several levels of complexity.

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Chapter 6 Population and Community Ecology

Nature exists at several levels of complexity

Factors that Regulate Population Abundance and Distribution Population size- the total number of individuals within a defined area at a given time. Population density- the number of individuals per unit area at a given time. Population distribution- how individuals are distributed with respect to one another. Population sex ratio- the ratio of males to females Population age structure- how many individuals fit into particular age categories.

Factors that Influence Population Size Density-dependent factors- the size of the population will influence an individual’s probability of survival. Density-independent factors- the size of the population has no effect on the individual’s probability of survival.

Exponential Growth Model Growth rate- the number of offspring an individual can produce in a given time period, minus the deaths of the individual or offspring during the same period. Intrinsic growth rate- under ideal conditions, with unlimited resources, the maximum potential for growth.

Exponential Growth Model J-shaped curve- when graphed the exponential growth model looks like this.

Logistic Growth Model Logistic growth- when a population whose growth is initially exponential, but slows as the population approaches the carrying capacity. S-shaped curve- when graphed the logistic growth model produces an “S”.

Variations of the Logistic Model If food becomes scarce, the population will experience an overshoot by becoming larger than the spring carrying capacity and will result in a die-off, or population crash.

Reproductive Strategies K-selected species- the population of a species that grows slowly until it reaches the carrying capacity. Ex. elephants, whales, and humans. R-selected species- the population of a species that grows quickly and is often followed by overshoots and die-offs. Ex. mosquitoes and dandelions

Survivorship Curves

Metapopulations Metapopulations- a group of spatially distinct populations that are connected by occasional movements of individuals between them.

Interactions between species Competition – Interference- one species limits access of another Exploitation- two or more species have equal access but one gets to it quicker Resource partitioning- have equal access but use it at different times and in different ways Predation- carnivore/prey herbivore/plant Symbiosis-where one live on or in another species parasitism- the symbiote benefits while the host gets injured mutualism- they both benefit commensalism- one benefits one does not get harmed or helped

Competition Competition- the struggle of individuals to obtain a limiting resource.

Resource Patitioning

Predation Predation- the use of one species as a resource by another species. True predators- kill their prey. Herbivores- consume plants as prey. Parasites- live on or in the organism they consume. Parasitoids- lay eggs inside other organisms.

Mutualism Mutualism- A type of interspecific interaction where both species benefit.

Commensalism Commensalism- a type of relationship in which one species benefits but the other is neither harmed nor helped.

Keystone Species Keystone species- a species that plays a role in its community that is far more important than its relative abundance might suggest. Indicator species- native species who provide information about the health of an ecosystem

Primary Succession Primary succession- occurs on surfaces that are initially devoid of soil.

Secondary Succession Secondary succession- occurs in areas that have been disturbed but have not lost their soil.

Succession is a series of replacements, one community by another until a stable community called a climax community is reached Primary succession- new ground devoid of life is colonized Secondary succession- part of an existing ecosystem is disturbed by some event and the ecosystem responds through succession eventually restoring an area. Whether primary or secondary the stages are 1. New land is exposed 2. Pioneer species take root (fast growing short lived plants) 3. Successive seral stages become established (longer live plants) 4. Subclimax intermediate stage becomes established- longer lived taller plants 5. Climax community gets established and remains- mature forest (or maybe never really reached)

Aquatic Succession

Theory of Island Biogeography Theory of island biogeography- the theory that explains that both habitat size and distance determine species richness.