Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337408332
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 44, Problem 6SQ

______ is a density-independent factor that influences population growth.

  1. a. Predation
  2. b. Infectious disease
  3. c. Resource competition
  4. d. Harsh weather
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