Asked by Bob
Which of the following is a density-independent factor?
a.
disease
b.
predation
c.
natural disasters
d.
stress
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c. natural disasters
Natural disasters (storms, floods, fires, etc.) affect populations regardless of their density. Disease, predation, and crowding-related stress typically increase in effect as population density rises, so they are density-dependent.
Natural disasters (storms, floods, fires, etc.) affect populations regardless of their density. Disease, predation, and crowding-related stress typically increase in effect as population density rises, so they are density-dependent.
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