Population density
- Pronunciation
- /puh-POP-yuh-LAY-shun DEN-si-tee/
- Category
- Ecology
- Plural
- Population densities
Definition
The number of organisms expressed as a unit of space (e.g., insects per plant, per square meter, or per cubic centimeter).
Etymology
Example
The population density of aphids on a rose bush can vary greatly depending on environmental factors.