E/S chp5 concepts
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samwatts16 on December 10, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 convergent evolution | when two different types of species develop similar traits. |
| coevolution | When two types of speicies, that live closely together, develop traits that make them compatible with each other. |
| an example of convergent evolution | bats and birds (both have wings) |
| and example of coevolution | plants and caterpillars |
| how does carrying capacity affect an ecosystem | as the size of the population of an ecosystem increases and starts to reach its carrying capacity, the growth rate of that population slows down. |
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