What is Population _ It’s Meaning and Definition A group of organisms of one species
What is Population _ It’s Meaning and Definition A group of organisms of one species.
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What is Population? – Meaning and Definition
Definition:
A population is a group of organisms of the same species that live in the same area at the same time and are capable of interbreeding.
Key Points:
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All individuals belong to the same species.
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They share a common habitat or area.
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There is potential for genetic exchange (interbreeding).
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Populations are the basic unit for studying evolution and ecology.
Example:
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All the tigers living in Sundarbans forest form a tiger population.
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All the humans in New York City form a human population.
Additional Concepts:
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Population Size – The total number of individuals in the group.
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Population Density – Number of individuals per unit area.
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Population Growth – Change in population size over time, influenced by births, deaths, immigration, and emigration.
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