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Is It Possible for Abiotic Factors to Affect the Population

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Is it possible for abiotic factors to affect the population in a density-dependent fashion?


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Evolutionary Force

Evolutionary force refers to factors such as natural selection, mutation, genetic drift, and gene flow that influence the genetic variability and evolutionary direction of a population.

Fitness

The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment, often influencing the genetic makeup of future generations.

Virulent

The degree of pathogenicity within a group or species of parasites, viruses, or bacteria, indicating how harmful they are.

Myxoma Virus

A lethal virus affecting rabbits, originally used as a biological control agent to manage rabbit populations, notably in Australia.

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