Exam 5: Biodiversity, species Interactions, and Population Control

Use the figure above to answer the following question(s). -Determine which portion of the accompanying graph represents the number of reindeer that can be sustained indefinitely in a given area.What term illustrates this?

What is a population's distribution of individuals among various age groups called?

____________________ is a competitive interaction between species for food,water,light and/or space.

Using a small rodent,such as a field mouse,and a predator,such as a snake,explain how coevolution works.

A population exceeding its carrying capacity will suffer a(n)____________________ or ____________________,unless the excess individuals can switch to new resources or move to a new area.

The carrying capacity of any given area is not fixed.

Some prey species discourage predators with chemicals that are poisonous,irritating,foul smelling,or bad tasting.What is this called?

What would cause a population to overshoot its carrying capacity?

Some prey species make themselves larger or mimic a predator,both of which are called ____________________.

The relationship between clownfish and sea anemone is called ____.