Which of the following situations is a density - dependent limiting factor? Choose only one. - Dinoflagellates in Laguna de Bay increase in population due to an increase in organic substance in the body of water brought by water pollution. - The oil spill in Guimaras harmed many aquatic organisms in the vicinity. - Super typhoon Haiyan caused many residents to leave Tacloban, Leyte. - Population of civet cat decreases because of deforestation.

Which of the following situations is a density - dependent limiting factor? Choose only one. - Dinoflagellates in Laguna de Bay increase in population due to an increase in organic substance in the body of water brought by water pollution. - The oil spill in Guimaras harmed many aquatic organisms in the vicinity. - Super typhoon Haiyan caused many residents to leave Tacloban, Leyte. - Population of civet cat decreases because of deforestation.

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

15th Edition

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Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

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Chapter44: Population Ecology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 6SQ: ______ is a density-independent factor that influences population growth. a. Predation b. Infectious...

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