Density dependence

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounRegulation of population growth by mechanisms controlled by the size of the population; especially the curtailment of growth by crowding, predators and competition

Synonyms

population biology colimitation limiting factor demogenetics edge effect modulation allee effect logistic growth morphoregulation demography r-selection hyperregulation

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