Exponential Growth
➢ Exponential growth occurs when a population is in an ideal environment
➢ Logistic growth occurs when a population is restricted; S-shaped curve
➢ R-strategists
- tend to thrive in areas that are barren or uninhabited
- Reproduce as quickly as possible
➢ K-strategists
- Organisms are best suited for survival in stable environments
- Tend to be large animals
- Long lifespans
- Tend to produce few offspring
- Don’t ave contend with competition from other organisms