My muddiest point is for limit population growth on density-dependant limiting factor. I don't understand how this exactly works. The definition I have written down says; a factor that affects larger/denser population MORE. I am confused by what this exactly means.
Thanks
Sara
Bottom line...
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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!
Think about the work "limit". If someone limited your spending on clothes, then they would stop you from going shopping. A limit on growth stops the population from growing.