SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of the following would be not a density-dependent factor limiting a population’s growth?
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Increased predation by a predator
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A limited number of available nesting sites
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A stress syndrome that alters hormone levels
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A very early fall frost
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is Flooding.
Detailed explanation-2: -Density-dependent limiting factors include competition, predation, herbivory, parasitism and disease, and stress from overcrowding. Competition is a density-dependent limiting factor. The more individuals living in an area, the sooner they use up the available resources.
Detailed explanation-3: -While atmospheric pressure may play a role in deciding factors for an organism to survive in a particular habitat, it does not affect population density.
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