Due to their low density, females of a species of turtles have difficulty finding mates. As a result, the population's growth rate has been low, despite ample resources. This is an example of
A) an Allee effect.
B) environmental stochasticity.
C) genetic drift.
D) isolation by distance.

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The Allee effect occurs when a population's growth rate decreases as the population density decreases, often due to difficulties in finding mates or other cooperative interactions.

Due to Their Low Density, Females of a Species of Turtles