Contrast Positive and Negative Feedback Mechanisms with Regard to Their

question 51

Essay

Contrast positive and negative feedback mechanisms with regard to their general outcomes.

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Definitions:

Logistic Equation

A mathematical model used to describe the growth of populations under limiting conditions, showing a sigmoid curve.

Aggregated Distribution

A pattern of population distribution where individuals are clustered together in groups.

Random Dispersion

The spatial distribution pattern of a population in which the presence of one individual has no effect on the distribution of other individuals. Compare with clumped dispersion and uniform dispersion.

Clumped Dispersion

A pattern of population distribution in which individuals are aggregated in patches, often due to environmental factors or social interactions, enhancing survival.