Chromosome deletion 

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Invasive species An introduced species that spreads rapidly and has negative effects on other species, human recreation, or human economies. 

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Two levels of predators often exist in ecological communities:

Mesopredators Relatively small carnivores that consume herbivores. 

Top predators Predators that typically consume both herbivores and mesopredators. 

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Antipredator Adaptations

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Prey defenses used against predators

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Predator-Prey Interactions

Models of predation need to consider predator effect on prey populations, and prey effects on predator population.

Also need to consider the time spent searching, subduing and consuming prey

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Growth rate of the prey in the presence of predators