BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS & INVESTIGATIONS LL>C
BIOLOGY: CONCEPTS & INVESTIGATIONS LL>C
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781264013548
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 37, Problem 10WIO
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To determine:

Whether outdoor animals density-dependent or density-independent factor that limits the population of birds. Also, to suggest ways by which home bird feeders might raise or lower bird population sizes.

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Density-dependent limiting factors are dependent on population density for its effects on population size or growth. Density-independent limiting factors are not dependent on population density for its effects and mainly include abiotic factors.

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