Question

Seagrasses are flowering plants which grow in marine environments that receive sunlight. Which factor would be the biotic limiting factor for seagrass growth?


water salinity


amount of sunlight


water temperature


density of animal populations

Answer 1

The biotic limiting factor for seagrass growth among the options provided is the "density of animal populations." Biotic factors refer to the living components of an ecosystem, while the other options (water salinity, amount of sunlight, and water temperature) are abiotic factors. The density of animal populations can impact seagrasses through herbivory, competition for space, or other ecological interactions.