OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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Question
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Diseases may spread more rapidly when an area is crowded, so disease is considered to be a
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type I survivorship curve
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population crasher
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density-dependent limiting factor
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population enhancer
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Competition within the population. When a population reaches a high density, there are more individuals trying to use the same quantity of resources. Predation. Disease and parasites. Waste accumulation.
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