Density

Definition

In ecology, density refers to the number of individuals per unit area or volume.

Related terms

Population Size: The total number of individuals within a defined area at a given time.

Carrying Capacity:

The maximum population size that can be supported by the available resources in an environment.

Population Growth Rate:

The rate at which the number of individuals in a population increases over time as a result from births, deaths, immigration, and emigration.