What is the main difference between a density dependent limiting factor and a density independent limiting factor?

Answer 1

A density dependent factor is a limiting factor that depends on population size. A Density-independent limiting factor affects all populations in similar ways, regardless of the population size. Its in my Biology book.

Answer 2

Density-dependent limiting factors are influenced by the population's size or density, such as competition for resources or disease transmission. In contrast, density-independent limiting factors occur regardless of population size, like natural disasters or climate events.

Answer 3

Density dependent limiting factors operate when population is large and crowded while density independent limiting factors operate independently of population numbers/density. Therefore, density independent limiting factors operate eith way wether the population is huge or not that huge.

Answer 4

A density dependent limiting factor is an environmental factor necessary for a species' survival whose availability, or lack thereof, is directly correlated with the number of organisms. Food, water, and shelter are examples of density dependent factors.

A density dependent limiting factor is an environmental factor that can affect organisms' survival regardless of how many organisms there are. Weather, climate, and natural disasters are examples of density independent factors.