Population Ecology
Across
- 3. the type of population growth that makes an S-shaped curve
- 4. the type of distribution that results from zebras living in herds for protection against predators
- 7. when a new individual joins a population
- 8. the nests of some penguins are equally spaced apart
- 11. factors like natural disasters and severe weather
- 12. the type of distribution that results from maple trees using the wind to disperse their seeds
- 14. when a male lion leaves his pride in search of a new pride
Down
- 1. all the blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay
- 2. there are 30 chipmunks living at Quince Orchard
- 5. this type of growth happens when resources are unlimited
- 6. the average number of individuals an environment can support
- 9. when this is higher than birth rate populations decrease in size
- 10. 5 meerkats/m2
- 13. competition and predation are examples of this type of limiting factor