Which condition would not cause population growth to be density dependent?
A) An unexpected drought that kills plant seedlings
B) An increase in the incidence of malaria as populations increase
C) A limited number of suitable nest sites for a particular bird species in a particular area
D) Large aggregations of guppies that attract predators
E) Stress in mice caused by crowding,leading them to devote fewer resources to reproduction

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A drought killing plant seedlings is not a biological factor that directly affects the population; it is an abiotic factor. Density-dependent factors are those that are dependent on population size, such as competition for resources, predation, and disease. The other options all involve biotic factors that affect population growth in a density-dependent manner.

Which Condition Would Not Cause Population Growth to Be Density