ECOLOGY
ECOSYSTEM
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Question
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Fish on a coral reef stake out their territory and chase away any younger fish that try to live there.
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Density-Dependent
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Density-Independent
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Competition and predation are two important examples of density-dependent factors.
Detailed explanation-2: -Populations also can be limited, or regulated, by density independent factors, such as: Winter mortality. Hunting (by humans).
Detailed explanation-3: -The category of density independent limiting factors includes fires, natural disasters (earthquakes, floods, tornados), and the effects of pollution. The chances of dying from any of these limiting factors don’t depend on how many individuals are in the population.
Detailed explanation-4: -Natural disaster is a perfect example of a density independent factor.
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