Jacob Is Studying a Population of Wrens in Michigan

question 16

Multiple Choice

Jacob is studying a population of wrens in Michigan.During one severe winter,5% of the birds died due to starvation and cold temperatures.This is an example of

• A) a density independent factor.
• B) a negative growth rate.
• C) a density dependent factor.
• D) an opportunistic population.
• E) logistic growth.

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