A High K-Value Would Be Related to Density Dependence If

Question

A high k-value would be related to density dependence if
A) It occurred when densities were low.
B) It occurred when densities were high.
C) It occurred in the larval stage.
D) It occurred in the juvenile stage.

Accepted Answer

A high k-value indicates a population is near its carrying capacity, so it would be related to density dependence when densities are high. This is because as population density increases, competition for limited resources also increases, leading to decreased reproductive or survival rates for individuals.