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Unit 3: Populations

AP Environmental Science — Note Packet

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Key Terms

Generalist Species

Thrive in a variety of environmental conditions and can make use of a diverse range of resources.

Specialist Species

Adapted to a very set of environmental conditions and often have a very limited diet or habitat.

Niche

An organism's in an ecosystem – what it eats, how it reproduces, and how it interacts with other species.

Habitat

The physical where an organism lives.

K-selected Species

Produce offspring, invest a lot of energy into each, have long lifespans, and provide extensive parental care.

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