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A gypsy moth population has overtaken a grove of oak trees. The gypsy moths eat the trees, causing the trees to die. What type of density-dependent factor would the gypsy moths be considered?

Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168116

Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter19: Population And Community Ecology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20CTQ: Give an example of how density-dependent and density-independent factors might interact.

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