Which of the following is/are true for the given equation?
Nt = Nert 

I. It is the integral form of exponential growth equation
II. The rate of natural increase is represented by “r”
III. “e” is the base of natural logarithm [2.71828]

1.I and II only2.I and III only
3.II and III only4.I, II and III

Subtopic:  Population: Exponential Growth Model |
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The Verhulst – Pearl equation represents what type of population growth?

1.Exponential2.Logistic
3.Decline4.Stable

Subtopic:  Population: Logistic Growth Model |
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In the logistic growth equation given below, the carrying capacity is represented by:
\(\frac{\mathrm{dN}}{\mathrm{dt}}=\mathrm{rN}\left(\frac{\mathrm{K}-\mathrm{N}}{\mathrm{K}}\right)\)

1. N 2. r
3. K 4. K – N / K
Subtopic:  Population: Logistic Growth Model |
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Darwinian fitness is represented by:

1. Low r value 2. High r value
3. High K value 4. Low K value
Subtopic:  Life History Variations |
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Which of the following organisms does not breed only once in their life time?

1. Pacific salmon 2. Marsupial mice
3. Birds 4. Bamboo
Subtopic:  Life History Variations |
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As a part of their reproductive strategy, pelagic fishes:

1. Produce a large number of small-sized offspring
2. Produce a small number of small-sized offspring
3. Produce a large number of large-sized offspring
4. Produce a small number of large-sized offspring
Subtopic:  Life History Variations |
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A population interaction that is detrimental to both species would be:

1. Mutualism 2. Competition
3. Predation 4. Amensalism

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Competition |
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A population interaction where one species is harmed whereas the other is unaffected is called as:

1. Mutualism 2. Competition
3. Predation 4. Amensalism

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Amensalism |
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Identify the incorrectly matched pair:

Population interaction

Species A

Species B

1.

Mutualism

+

+

2.

Predation

+

-

3.

Parasitism

-

-

4.

Commensalism

+

0

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Predation | Population Interactions: Parasitism |
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In broad ecological context, all the following would be considered examples of predation except:
1. Tiger eating deer
2. Sparrow eating seed
3. Cow eating herbs
4. Earthworm feeding on detritus

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Predation |
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