Consider moose that breed in the fall and give birth in the spring. During breeding, the moose population is below carrying capacity, but once the young moose are born, the moose population far exceeds carrying capacity. This is an example of

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Delayed density dependence refers to a time lag between a change in population size and its effect on population growth rate. In this case, the population grows rapidly after the young moose are born, but eventually reaches carrying capacity and experiences a decline in growth rate. This decline is a delayed response to the initial population increase, and is an example of delayed density dependence.

Consider Moose That Breed in the Fall and Give Birth