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Explain One Density Independent Limiting Factor
One density dependent limiting factor is parasitism. This describes organisms that live off a host that can easily pass from one organism to another because they are close together. Parasites are more likely to spread through a population if the population density is high.
1. One density independent limiting factor is natural disasters, such as fires, floods, and tornadoes, each of which can wipe out a significant number of a population.
2. Another density dependent limiting factor is competition which can occur between organisms that use the same resources, such as food, shelter, space, and so on. When populations become crowded, individuals and populations will compete for these resources.
2. Another density independent limiting factor is

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