Which of the following would probably not be true of a population whose dynamics are primarily influenced by density-independent factors?
A) A growth pattern that is similar to the logistic growth curve
B) A birth rate that is dependent on the nutritional status of its adult females
C) The highest percentage of deaths caused by unfavorable weather conditions
D) Both a and b
E) All of the above

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Density-independent factors, such as weather, affect population size regardless of the population's density. Therefore, a logistic growth pattern (A) and birth rates dependent on nutritional status (B) are more characteristic of density-dependent factors.

Which of the Following Would Probably Not Be True of a Population