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individuals of
the same
population
species in a
given area +
community
populations of
+ ecosystem
other species
abiotic
environment
pop. size
density dependent. They often cause
intraspecific competition and are
generally important for determining a
populations carrying capacity (k). time
population (billions)
The human population has
grown exponentially since
the industrial revolution
when new technology
increased the carrying
capacity of the Earth.
births deaths
population
immigration emigration
survivors (%)
age the number of survivors
per 10,000 is plotted. 50