Space В. Space is another limiting factor for populations. Seagulls, for example, build nests on rocky shores. But the nesting shores get very crowded. If a pair does not find room to nest, they will not be able to add any offspring to the seagull population. So nesting space on the shore is a limiting factor for seagulls. If there is more nesting space, more seagulls will be able to nest, and the population would increase. Space is also a limiting factor for plants. The amount of space in which a plant grows determines whether the plant can get the sunlight, water, and soil nutrients it needs. For example, many small plants sprout each year in a forest. But as they grow the roots of those that are too close together run out of space and some of the plants will die. Branches from trees may block the sunlight the small plants need. Some of the small plants Wmight die, limiting the size of that plant population. 1. Why is nesting space so important to seagulls? Nesting space for seagulls is important because they need space to build nest to add offspring to the seagull population 2. Is space a limiting factor for plant populations? Name two ways: а. b.

Space В. Space is another limiting factor for populations. Seagulls, for example, build nests on rocky shores. But the nesting shores get very crowded. If a pair does not find room to nest, they will not be able to add any offspring to the seagull population. So nesting space on the shore is a limiting factor for seagulls. If there is more nesting space, more seagulls will be able to nest, and the population would increase. Space is also a limiting factor for plants. The amount of space in which a plant grows determines whether the plant can get the sunlight, water, and soil nutrients it needs. For example, many small plants sprout each year in a forest. But as they grow the roots of those that are too close together run out of space and some of the plants will die. Branches from trees may block the sunlight the small plants need. Some of the small plants Wmight die, limiting the size of that plant population. 1. Why is nesting space so important to seagulls? Nesting space for seagulls is important because they need space to build nest to add offspring to the seagull population 2. Is space a limiting factor for plant populations? Name two ways: а. b.

Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305117396

Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

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Chapter1: Invitation To Biology

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