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Size (N)
total # of individuals in a given area at a given time
Density
number of individuals/area
Distribution
how individuals in a population are spaced out compared to each other
Sex Ratio
ratio of males to females
Density-Dependent-Factors
factors that influence population growth based on size
Density-Independent Factors
factors that influence population growth independence of their size.
________ is a density dependent factor. (also a limiting resource)
Food
Biotic Potential
Max potential growth rate with no limiting resources
Logistic growth
initial rapid growth, then limiting factors limit population
Biotic potential #2
exponential growth
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