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Population
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Exponential Growth | growth of a population that multiplies by a constant factor at constant time intervals |
| Limiting Factor | condition that restricts a population's growth, such as space, disease, and food availability |
| Carrying Capacity | number of organisms in a population that an environment can maintain |
| Density Dependent Factors | factor that limits a population more as population density |
| Density Independent Factors | factor unrelated to population density that limits a population |