Which of the following would not be an example of density-deperident factors regulating population size? The number of possible territories for robins is limited; thus when population sizes are high, a lower proportion of individuals can produce offspring. OA. O B. In conditions of overcrowding, some desert pupfish living in ponds will emigrate to other ponds if given the opportunity. O C. Predation on mosquitofish is high, regardless of population size. O D. In conditions of high density, mice are more susceptible to mortality from heat stress. O E. In a habitat patch with a high density of muskrats, a disease spreads more rapidly and results in higher mortality.

Which of the following would not be an example of density-deperident factors regulating population size? The number of possible territories for robins is limited; thus when population sizes are high, a lower proportion of individuals can produce offspring. OA. O B. In conditions of overcrowding, some desert pupfish living in ponds will emigrate to other ponds if given the opportunity. O C. Predation on mosquitofish is high, regardless of population size. O D. In conditions of high density, mice are more susceptible to mortality from heat stress. O E. In a habitat patch with a high density of muskrats, a disease spreads more rapidly and results in higher mortality.

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter19: Population And Community Ecology

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