State the principle of limiting factor
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The principle that the factor (such as a particular nutrient, water, or sunlight) that is in shortest supply (the limiting factor) will limit the growth and development of an organism or a community.
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The principle of limiting factor states that factor (such as energy and moisture in case of photosynthesis) which is available in the shortest supply will limit the growth and development of any organism, community and process.
Some of the limiting factors are:
- Food
- Water
- Light
- Space
- Shelter
- Competition for resources
- Predation
- Diseases.
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