Evolution by one species to resemble another species that is protected from predators by a venemous stinger, bad taste or some other defensive mechanism.
biotic potential
The maximum reproductive rate of an organism, given unlimited resources and ideal environmental
conditions
.
carrying capacity
The maximum number of individuals of any species that can be supported by an particular ecosystem on
a long-term basis.
coevolution
The process in which species exert selective pressure on each other and graduallyevolve new features or behaviors as a result of those pressures.
convergent evolution
Species evolve from different origins but under similar environmental conditions to have similar
traits.
divergent evolution
Separation of a species into new types.
diversity
The number of species present in a community (species richness), as well as the relative abundance of each species.