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Missy Cadman
on Oct 31, 2024Verified
An example of a density-dependent factor that influences the size of a population is:
A) rainfall.
B) temperature.
C) a fire.
D) parasites.
E) an earthquake.
Density-dependent Factor
A factor whose effects on the size or growth of the population vary with the population density, such as disease or food supply.
Population Size
The number of individuals belonging to a specific species that live in a designated area.
- Recognize density-dependent and density-independent factors affecting population sizes.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize density-dependent and density-independent factors affecting population sizes.