A Small Group of Mice Are Released on an Island

question 38

Multiple Choice

A small group of mice are released on an island without mice but with abundant food for mice and no predators.Initially,the growth of the mouse population will be limited mainly by what?

• A)the carrying capacity
• B)the biotic potential
• C)only density-dependent factors
• D)only density-independent factors

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