Question

Prairie dogs are rodents that live in colonies. Black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) colonies typically have around 12 adult animals per hectare. What aspect of the population ecology of the black-tailed prairie dog does this statement describe?

Answer 1

Population density is the aspect of population ecology of the black-tailed prairie dog does this statement describe.

Explanation:

Population density is the number of organisms are there in per unit area. It is used to measure geographical area occupied by organisms and its statistics.

In population ecology the structure, dynamics and contribution of population of species is studied. The idea of species distribution is studied in it.

The population density determines the number of species or members of particular population are present is a particular area.

An area of  low density population will have more resources and more area per organism and less competition for resources and vice versa for high density population.

Prairie dogs have 12 adults per hectare of area this tells the population density of the rodents.