During the winter of 1999, minimum temperatures did not get much below freezing in an Oregon pond, and the following summer, large mosquito populations were observed. In the winter of 2000, frost came early and most ponds were frozen for 3 months. The following summer, very small mosquito populations were observed. This is an example of:

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This is an example of density-independent regulation because the mosquito population changes were influenced by abiotic factors (temperature and frost) rather than the density of the population itself.

During the Winter of 1999, Minimum Temperatures Did Not Get