Population Dynamics and Ecological Communities
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What does population size refer to?

  • The genetic variation within a population
  • The distribution patterns of species
  • The total number of individuals (correct)
  • The number of individuals per unit area
  • What method is commonly used to estimate population size for immobile organisms?

  • Random distribution
  • Mark and recapture
  • Quadrat sampling (correct)
  • Life tables
  • Which distribution pattern occurs in wind-dispersed plants?

  • Uniform distribution
  • Clumped distribution
  • Territorial distribution
  • Random distribution (correct)
  • What information do life tables provide about organisms?

    <p>Life expectancy at different ages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do smaller organisms tend to be distributed compared to larger organisms?

    <p>More densely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does population density refer to?

    <p>The number of individuals per unit area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what species are clumped distributions commonly observed?

    <p>Social animals or plants with dropped seeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used for estimating population size in smaller mobile organisms like mammals?

    <p>Mark and recapture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic does not significantly affect adaptation potential and genetic variation within populations?

    <p>Species distribution patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do disturbances have an impact on concerning population characteristics?

    <p>Genetic variation and adaptation potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

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