Density-dependent: Factors that have a greater and greater effect as the density of the population increases. These include the effects of competition, predation, and crowding.
ex. Distemper among wolf-packs
ex. Infestation of Wooly Adelgid
Density-independent factors affect a population the same way no matter what the size of the affected population.
ex. Wild-fires
ex. Deforestation
Very helpful, thank you.
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