Population cycle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009269",
  "term": "Population cycle",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A recurring pattern of fluctuations in the size of a population over time, characterized by periods of increase and decrease. These cycles are often driven by interactions between the population and its environment, such as predator-prey dynamics, resource availability, or disease outbreaks. The periodicity of these cycles can vary widely among different species.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "population"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 929 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/population-cycle/"
}