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| density | one of the 3 main properties of a population |
| growth rate | the ratio of births to deaths in a population |
| reproductive potential | maximum number of offspring each member of a population can produce |
| carrying capacity | maximum population that an ecosystem can support indefinitely |
| density independent regulation | a reduction in population size caused by a natural disaster |
| niche | the functional role of a species within an ecosystem |
| habitat | the location where an organism lives |
| competition | interaction between 2 species in which both are harmed |
| parasitism | close interaction between 2 species in which 1 organism benefits while the other is harmed |
| coevolution | development of adaptations as a result of symbiotic relationships |
| dispersion | relative distribution of individuals |
