Limiting Factors & Carrying Capacity Limiting Factor – something that limits the size of a population Ex: Food, Water, Space Carrying Capacity – the largest population that an environment can support. Limiting factors influence the carrying capacity.
Competition occurs when two organisms try to use the same resources. Can be within a population or a community
Predation Prey – organism that is killed & eaten by another Predator – organism that kills another food. Predators have adaptations that help them capture their prey (i. e. speed, sharp teeth, claws). Prey also have adaptations to protect themselves (i. e. camouflage, poison).
Symbiosis is the long term association or relationship between organisms that benefits at least 1 organism. 3 Types: Mutualism, Commensalism, Parasitism
Mutualism Symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit. Example: Egyptian Plover & the crocodile
Commensalism Symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected. Example: Whale Shark & Golden Trevallys
Parasitism Symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed. Example: Ant & Parasitic Fungus
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Comprehension Check How do limiting factors affect the carrying capacity? How are three types of symbiosis different? How are predation and parasitism different?