Which type of limiting factor affects a large population more than it affects a small population? density dependent density independent population dependent population independent
Answers
In nature, the size of the population and growth are restricted by various elements. Some are density-independent, while some are density-dependent. The density-dependent limiting factors results in a change of a population's per capita growth, usually, to drop with increasing population density. One such example is the fight for limited food between the members of a population.
Answer: Density dependent
Explanation:
A limiting factor is the one which is capable of limiting the growth, abundance and distribution of a population of a species. The density dependent limiting factor is the factor which affects the population on the basis of the density. For example, the effect of the disease will be more profound if the population is large, but in small populations few members will get infected. Also a large prey population is likely to attract the population of predators as compared to small population hence, this will result in decline of the large prey population.