Speciation occurs when populations of a species become so different over time that they can no longer interbreed. Which of the following best describes the relationship between speciation and biodiversity?

Match the following terms and definitions. 1. species that are adapted to live in equilibrium at carrying capacity population density 2. population growth that reaches equilibrium and carrying capacity population 3. death rate mortality 4. birth rate k-selected 5. a group of interacting individuals of the same species within the same geographic area natality 6. the number of organisms living in a particular area logistic growth