Which of the Following Statements Is an Example of a Density-Independent

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is an example of a density-independent effect?

• A) The number of nests in an area is limited to 70.
• B) The incidence of malaria increases as populations increase.
• C) Drought kills seedlings.
• D) Large aggregations of guppies attract predators.
• E) None of the above

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