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Choose the term from the key that matches each scenario. Key: a. density-independent factor b. competition c. predation d. predator-prey cycle A severe drought destroys the entire food supply of a herd of gazelle.

Name: Problem 10, Chapter 30: Essentials of Biology
Uploaded: 2021-03-18T22:59:11-08:00
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Description: Choose the term from the key that matches each scenario. Key: a. density-independent factor b. competition c. predation d. predator-prey cycle A severe drought destroys the entire food supply of a herd of gazelle.

   Choose the term from the key that matches each scenario.
Key:
a. density-independent factor
b. competition
c. predation
d. predator-prey cycle
A severe drought destroys the entire food supply of a herd of gazelle.

Essentials of Biology

Sylvia S. Mader,… 5th Edition

Chapter 30, Problem 10

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- Density-independent factor: These are abiotic factors that can cause sudden and catastrophic reductions in the population size. They are not dependent on the population density. - Competition: This occurs when members of the same species attempt to use Show more…

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Density-independent factor

A density-independent factor refers to an environmental condition, such as severe weather events or natural disasters, that impacts a population's size regardless of its density. These factors, like droughts, floods, or fires, can rapidly alter ecosystems by reducing the available resources or increasing mortality rates without regard to how crowded a population is.

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