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Labor Is Typically Assumed to Be the Only Variable Input

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Labor is typically assumed to be the only variable input in very short-run production systems, and the number of variable inputs increases as we lengthen our planning horizon from short run to long run. What happens to the labor demand curve as we move from short run to long run?

Understand the concept and significance of keystone species, ecosystem engineers, and primary consumers in ecosystems.

Comprehend the impact of invasive species and community change on ecosystem function and stability.

Recognize different ecological strategies for colonization and survival following disturbances.

Identify mechanisms through which species interactions facilitate coexistence and competition within communities.

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