A Species' Biotic Potential Is Intrinsically Determined by All of the Following

question 7

Multiple Choice

A species' biotic potential is intrinsically determined by all of the following EXCEPT which one?

• A) the number of members of reproductive age
• B) the number of offspring produced by each reproducing member
• C) the time span before offspring reach reproductive maturity
• D) the ratio of males to females
• E) the presence of competing species in the same habitat

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