As the individual body size of an organism increases, the population density for this organism in a given habitat tends to _______.(Outcome #7b)

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As the body size of an organism increases, it requires more resources to survive and reproduce. Larger organisms also require larger territories and often have fewer offspring. Therefore, the population density for larger organisms tends to decrease exponentially in a given habitat.

As the Individual Body Size of an Organism Increases, the Population