Zika-Busting

Mosquitoes

Genetically engineered insects help stop the spread

of dengue, malaria, and Zika.

◆ (^) Articulate the difference between population size and population density.
◆ (^) Interpret graphical population data to determine whether the population exhibits
logistic or exponential growth.
◆ (^) Explain the concept of carrying capacity, and give examples of factors that can
increase or decrease carrying capacity for a population.
◆ (^) Differentiate between density-dependent and density-independent changes in
population size.
◆ (^) Illustrate population cycles of predators and prey.
After reading this chapter you should be able to: