Population resilience
- Pronunciation
- /POP-yoo-LAY-shun ree-ZILL-y-uhns/
- Category
- Ecology
- Plural
- Population resiliences
Definition
The ability of a population to withstand and recover from disturbances such as habitat loss, disease outbreaks, or natural disasters.
Etymology
From the Latin 'resilire', meaning 'to leap back' or 'to rebound'.
Example
The resilience of a butterfly population to pesticide spraying allows it to recover quickly after an environmental disturbance.
Related Terms
- Disturbance
- Recovery
- Stability
Usage Notes
Population resilience is influenced by factors such as genetic diversity, life history traits, and the availability of resources.