Question

Give two examples of organisms that differ greatly in their biotic potential

Answer 1

For example elephants and insects.

Biotic potential refers to ability of a population to increase under good environmental conditions that provide sufficient food supply and no predators. Large animals such as elephants produce only one offspring at a time, while insects or bacteria (small organisms) have high biotic potential, because of the ability to produce thousands of offspring at a time. Humans also have low biotic potential.

Answer 2

The two examples of organisms that differ greatly in their biotic potentials are -

1. Humans and orangutans - These have low biotic potential as they produce only one or two off springs at a time. They have long gestation periods and limited time span to produce offsprings.

2. Bacteria and Scorpio- These organisms have high biotic potential as they can produce thousands of offspring at a time. They also have a short gestation time, so throughout their life, they produce more offsprings.