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Population Trend
Changes over time in the population. Can refer to various things, such as changes in dispersal, behaviour, mortality, natality.
Demes
An isolated subpopulation of a species, typically due to geographical separation.
Genetic Variability
The likelihood of different genetic characteristics existing within a population.
K Breeding Strategy
Heavy investment in each offspring, more commonly seen in long-lived organisms (e.g. elephants), with a longer period of maturation and heavy parental care.
R Breeding Strategy
Little to no investment of resources and parental care into offspring, but produces large numbers. Typically seen in pest organisms, such as rodents and insects
