Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134711751
Author: Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 4SQ
Which of the following describes the effects of a density-dependent limiting factor?
- a. A forest fire kills all the pine trees in a patch of forest.
- b. Early rainfall triggers the explosion of a locust population.
- c. Drought decimates a wheat crop.
- d. Rabbits multiply, and their food supply begins to dwindle.
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