The most likely way that a species' population numbers would be controlled when resources are limiting is by
A) climate.
B) predation.
C) boom and bust cycles.
D) natural disaster.
E) intraspecific competition.

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When resources are limiting, members of the same species will compete for those resources. This is known as intraspecific competition. The competition could cause individuals to have reduced growth rates, lower reproductive success or an increased risk of mortality. This could eventually lower the population's growth rate until it reaches its natural carrying capacity.

The Most Likely Way That a Species' Population Numbers Would