density-dependent, density-independent

density-independent, density-independent

density-independent, density-dependent

density-dependent, density-dependent

none of these

A group of individuals more genetically similar to each other than to other individuals, even if spatially isolated

A group of conspecific individuals separated demographically, genetically, or spatially from other groups

A set of individuals geographically isolated from other groups

A set of spatially disjunct populations in which some immigration still occurs

A collection of populations of organisms isolated genetically but still living in the same area and sharing many characteristics

Long life expectancy

Low age of maturity

High reproductive rate

Small size

Little time spent by parents caring for and raising offspring

Type III: high initial mortality

Type II: constant mortality rate

Type I: high advanced age mortality

Very old individuals

An intermediate between types I and II

Little time spent by parents raising offspring

Produces relatively few offspring

Relatively long life expectancies

Late age of maturity

A species has reached the carrying capacity but continues to grow, creating a population explosion and a competition for resources

A species has reached carrying capacity and leveled off due to limited resources

A species cycles up to carrying capacity, and then back down to the minimum

The maximum point of growth of a species

The correlation between a species and its competitors in a specific niche