In the example of the grey heron population in the UK, what factor was responsible for the limit on the population in the early years (before the 1960s)? Census of United Kingdom 1928-2017 Grey Heron 15000 12500 10000 7500 5000 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 O hunting which increases when herons are more abundant O interference competition of males for females O really cold winters killed many birds every year O exploitation competition for the ponds ::. ............ ........ Breeding pairs

In the example of the grey heron population in the UK, what factor was responsible for the limit on the population in the early years (before the 1960s)? Census of United Kingdom 1928-2017 Grey Heron 15000 12500 10000 7500 5000 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 O hunting which increases when herons are more abundant O interference competition of males for females O really cold winters killed many birds every year O exploitation competition for the ponds ::. ............ ........ Breeding pairs

Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

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Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter19: Population And Community Ecology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2ACQ: Figure 19.6 If the major food source of seals declines due to pollution or overfishing, which of the...

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