Ecology: Population Size Estimation Methods
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Random Quadrat Sampling is a method used to estimate ______ size for immobile organisms.

population

Population is a group of organisms of the same species living in a specific ______.

area

The formula M x N / R is used in the Capture-Mark-Release-Recapture method to estimate ______ size.

population

The maximum ______ size that an environment can sustainably support over time is called the carrying capacity.

<p>population</p> Signup and view all the answers

A community is defined as all the interacting populations of organisms living in a particular ______.

<p>area</p> Signup and view all the answers

Density-Dependent Factors are environmental factors that affect ______ size based on population density.

<p>population</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mutualism is an interspecific relationship where both species benefit from the ______.

<p>interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Resource ______ is a type of competition between species for limited resources.

<p>Competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Invasive species may have a ______ advantage over native species, leading to invasion.

<p>competitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

Allelopathy is the release of a chemical substance by a plant that inhibits the growth of other ______.

<p>plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

Antibiotic secretion is the release of a chemical substance by an organism that inhibits the growth of other ______.

<p>organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cooperation occurs within a population, with individuals working together for ______ benefit.

<p>mutual</p> Signup and view all the answers

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