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Population Growth
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| population density | the number of individuals per unit area |
| immigration | the movement on individuals into an area |
| emigration | the movement of individuals out of an area |
| exponential growth | growth that occurs when the individuals in a population reproduce at a constant rate |
| logistic growth | growth that occurs when a population's growth slows or stops following a period of exponential growth |
| carrying capacity | least number of individuals that a given environment can support |