Population

Fig. A group of squirrelfish (Holocentrus ascensionis) that are shoaling, not schooling: though swimming as a group, their speed and direction are not synchronised. This is a typical example of a marine population.

This is one of the fundamental definitions for comprehending evolution.

A population is a group of individuals of one species that live in the same geographical area at the same time.

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The main author of this article is Stamoulis, Antonios Please note that others may also have edited the contents of this article. Citation: Stamoulis, Antonios (2009): Population. Available from http://www.coastalwiki.org/wiki/Population [accessed on 21-11-2024] For other articles by this author see Category:Articles by Stamoulis, Antonios For an overview of contributions by this author see Special:Contributions/Antonios