Overview
Density-dependent factors play a crucial role in regulating population sizes within ecosystems. These factors, such as competition and predation, become more significant as population density increases, leading to limitations on growth and survival. Understanding these dynamics is essential for effe...
Key Terms
Example: The carrying capacity of a forest may be 100 deer.
Example: Bacteria can exhibit exponential growth under ideal conditions.
Example: A population of rabbits may grow quickly until food becomes scarce.
Example: Trees competing for sunlight in a dense forest.
Example: Different bird species competing for nesting sites.
Example: Lions hunting zebras in the savanna.
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Key Concepts
Population growthCarrying capacityCompetitionPredation