The behavioral, physiological, and energetic activities involved in current reproduction result in

A CO2 gradient between the inside and outside of a leaf is maintained during photosynthesis because

Changes due to developmental plasticity are reversible.

Extrinsic ecological factors such as the physical environment and the presence of predators or competitors influence age specific rates of mortality and survivorship.

As a result of environmental heterogeneity, most populations are divided into smaller populations, referred to as local ________.

The objective of reproduction is to maximize the relative ________ of the individual.

Immigration and emigration occur within a closed population.

Discuss the three distribution patterns of individuals within a population and explain the conditions that give rise to each pattern.

What is the difference between exponential growth and logistic growth? Under what ecological conditions does each occur?

Within a social group, the ________ individual is dominant over all other members.