Density-Dependent Factor

Definition

A density-dependent factor is a limiting factor that becomes more influential as the population density increases. These factors include competition for resources, predation, disease, and parasitism.

Related terms

Competition:

Organisms competing for limited resources like food, water, or space.

Predation:

The act of one organism (predator) hunting and killing another organism (prey).

Disease:

An abnormal condition that affects the body of an organism and impairs its normal functioning.