Most density-dependent factors show negative feedback relative to population size.Which one of the following is more likely to show positive feedback relative to population size?

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Fecundity in small populations is more likely to show positive feedback relative to population size because as the population increases, the reproductive rate can also increase, leading to a further increase in population size. This contrasts with negative feedback mechanisms like competition and mortality, which typically increase as population size increases, thereby limiting further growth.

Most Density-Dependent Factors Show Negative Feedback Relative to Population Size