Which Factors Would Have a Greater Influence Than Natural Selection

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which factors would have a greater influence than natural selection?

• A) density dependent
• B) density independent
• C) intraspecific competition
• D) interspecific competition
• E) carrying capacity

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