Due to Their Low Density, Females of a Species of Turtles

question 32

Multiple Choice

Due to their low density, females of a species of turtles have difficulty finding mates. As a result, the population's growth rate has been low, despite ample resources. This is an example of

• A) an Allee effect.
• B) environmental stochasticity.
• C) genetic drift.
• D) isolation by distance.

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