The topic that I am most struggling with in unit one is density dependent limiting factors. I know that density dependent limiting factors operate strongly when the population density reaches a certain level. I also know that they include competition predation and herivory. I don't understand why this matters. Why do people need to know about this and how does this affect us? So, please help me out with this topic.
Thanks, SamC
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ReplyDeleteDeborahS said...
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For density dependent and independant factors... Think about a crowded classroom (very dense) vs. a less crowded classroom (not very dense).
If there was a flu spreading, which classroom would you rather be in? The less dense one!!! Because disease is density dependent.
BUT if there were a tornado that hit the school... which classroom would you rather be in? DOESN'T matter! Because a natural disaster is DENSITY INDEPENDANT!
Does that help?