True or False: Among the three types of ecological pyramids, the most useful is the pyramid of biomass because it shows how much kilocalories are available at each trophic level.

Q: Where is the growth rate the fastest on a logistic growth curve? at the inflection point O in the…

A: A logistic growth curve is an S-shaped curve that is exhibited by the population when the resources…

Q: A population is expected to grow exponentially when the population size is close but below the…

A: Population can be defined as a group of individuals of same species.Population can show variation in…

Q: The eastern screech owl (Megascops asio) roosts in tree cavities. As long as there are enough tree…

A: Population Size is commonly affected by  Density Dependent factors Density Independent factors…

Q: Mark Recapture can be written as M N = R Define each term. Use this equation to answer the following…

A: Introduction  A population is the total number of people who live in the same area. The population…

Q: How does Liebig's Law of Minimum affect ecological competition? Explain in 10 sentences.

A: The word ecology is derived from Grk. 'Oikos' means household and 'logos' means study. So ecology is…

Q: For the organism that live there, only the size of a habitat matters, not it’s shape.  true  or…

A: The composition and arrangement of physical matter at a location is defined as habitat structure. A…

Q: A field of Cahaba lilies (Hymenocallis coronaria) growing in the Cahaba River currently has 5000…

A: Formula for logistic population growth - dN/dt = rN (K - N)/K dN = change in population size dt =…

Q: Compare exponential J-curve growth (line A) to logistic S-curve growth (line B). Explain the…

A: In the graph two curves are represented one is J shaped and the other one is S shaped. Both the…

Q: K " refers to the carrying capacity. Based on the graph and the text, suggest a definition for…

A: `The Lotka-Voltera equation helps to identify the competition between two species that is based…

Q: Some Terms Related to Growth Patterns Biotic potential Exponential growth Logistic growth Carrying…

A: Introduction Populations show different growth patterns. This growth pattern is depending on the…

Q: One hundred trout are seeded into a lake. Absent constraint, their population will grow by 70% a…

A: Recall: Logistic growth model

Q: With the help of suitable diagram describe the logistic population growth curve.

A: The logistic growth curve is also known as the S-shaped curve.  It represents the growth of the…

Q: after the bamboo fruiting: In reality, this high carrying capacity cannot be sustained for longer…

A: Carrying capacity is the maximum size of the population of a particular species that can be sustain…

Q: Hyena carrying capacity in Mkomazi National Park is 500 (in the absence of competitors). Wild Dog…

A: In this scenario, we are examining the competitive dynamics between two species, hyenas and wild…

Q: Analyze the graphs below. Which growth model (exponential or logis- tic) would apply to a population…

A: Population growth  Population growth can be defined as the increase in the number of organisms in a…

Q: Assume that the producer level in your trophic pyramid contains 12,000,000 kcal of energy. Write the…

A: Trophic level is the position an organism is at in the food web. They are classified in levels and…

Q: terested in studying intraspecific competition among tadpoles (the immature stage of frogs, which…

A: Tadpoles are the miniature forms of the frog and they metamorphose into an adult frog. Metamorphosis…

Q: Would you classify these species as weak, moderate, or strong competitors? Explain. Think about…

A: Competition is an interaction between organisms or species when both require a resource (such food,…

Q: In mutualisitic interactions there is often a certain amount of energy output by both organisms in…

A: The term "mutual help among species" was coined by Pierre-Joseph van Benenden in his 1876 book…

Q: For the city of London, England, how large is the supply area required to provide the input…

A: As individuals, we are locked into unsustainable patterns of consumption through the choices…

Q: When there are not sufficient resources for average (common) people, then environmental degradation…

A: Environmental degradation is the deterioration of natural resources and it can occur either in a…

Q: Biotic potential is defined as the unrestricted growth of a population resulting in the maximum…

A: A population's maximum ability to reproduce under ideal environmental circumstances, which takes…

Q: The lotka-volterra equation that describes rate of change in the predator population doesn't include…

A: Lotka-Volterra equations, also known as predator-prey equations, are a pair of first-order…

Q: Draw a graph with a growth curve for a population that starts at 10 individuals and experiences…

A: The population growth curve is a graphical representation showing the growth of population over…

Q: You will need to complete this question on a separate piece of paper. Scan or take a picture of it…

A: Logistic growth is the growth in population size with time and levels off when reaching a maximum…

Q: Can you please explain why the answer can/can't be (D)?

A: The maximum size of the population sustained by the environment with habitat, food, water, and other…

Q: A population of 200 bass released in a lake began growing at a rate of 100 fish/yr. A second…

A: Introduction Maximum sustainable yield (MSY) is the maximum amount of a natural resource, such as…

Q: Determine whether each of the following statements are true or talse as argued by Legović and Geček…

A: 1) yes its a true statement , the biotic potential is defined as the maximum number of the offspring…

Q: In a forest in India, there are 800 axis deer and 500 barking deer. The forest can support a maximum…

A: The Lotka-Volterra model is a mathematical model that describes the behavior of biological systems,…

Q: For each statement below, indicate whether it is True or False. (Enter 1 for True and 2 for False).…

A: Introduction A population refers to a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific…

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Q: Trophic level transfer efficiency

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A: Introduction : Food chain is an important event in the ecosystem whereby one organism is eaten by…

Q: Carnivores, such as lions, are dependent on photosynthesis to survive. Considering the organisms and…

A: Photosynthesis is essential for all life on earth; two plants and creatures depend on it. Basic…

Q: Your textbook uses this graph as evidence for human hunting driving early exctinctions. Highlight…

A: Prey-predator species Predators are the organisms that survive by killing and eating another…

Q: Explain the differences between equations for exponential population growth, logistic population…

A: The Lotka- Volterra models explore how competition influences the abundance of two competing…

Q: Base your answer to the following question on the information and graph below and on your knowledge…

A: Ans : 1 species will have least competition.

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A: Ecology is the study of interaction of organisms with one another and with the environment. Ecology…

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A: Community is highly essential and includes various aspects such as kinship, togetherness, and…

Q: A student is evaluating growth dynamics of population of flour beetles. From her da population…

A: Per capita growth rate is defined as the growth rate that explains how much the population is…

Q: WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POPULATION GROWTH  AND RESOURCE SUSTAINABILITY? You have to cite…

A: Population growth, its decline as well as urbanization and migration affect all developmental…

Q: True or false? Grasslands are quick to develop into a climax community.

A: In the biological ecosystem, there has a certain number of succession that ends in the climax…

Communities and Ecosystems

Ecology contains two words: Eikos means dwelling, and logy means to study, so the combined meaning is studying habitat or living.