APES - 2.4: Ecological Tolerance

Range of Tolerance

the limits to the abiotic conditions that a species can tolerate

Fundamental Niche

The full potential range of the physical, chemical, and biological factors a species can use if there is no competition from other species.

Realized Niche

the range of abiotic and biotic conditions under which a species actually lives

Distribution

The arrangement of something across Earth's surface.

Endemic Species

species that are native to and found only within a limited area

Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis

the hypothesis that ecosystems experiencing intermediate levels of disturbance are more diverse than those with high or low disturbance levels

Disturbance

an event, caused by physical, chemical, or biological agents, resulting in changes in population size or community composition

Resistance

factors that limit the growth of a population

Restoration Ecology

the study and implementation of restoring damaged ecosystems

Resilience

the rate at which an ecosystem returns to its original state after a disturbance