Perfect logistic curves

- Density-dependent factors = limiting factors whose influence is affected by population density
 - Increased risk of predation and competition for mates occurs with increased density
- Density-independent factors = limiting factors whose influence is not affected by population density
- Events such as floods, fires, and landslides
- Biotic potential = the ability of an organism to produce offspring
- K-selected species = animals with long gestation periods and few offspring
- Have a low biotic potential
- Stabilize at or near carrying capacity
- Good competitors