Which of the following statements about population ecology is TRUE?
A)Population ecology only deals with declining populations that are in need of intervention in order to survive.
B)Population ecology focuses on individuals and their interactions, but not the abiotic environment.
C)Population ecology attempts to explain how and why the number of individuals in a given area changes over time.
D)Population ecology is not important to scientists in applied disciplines, such as wildlife management.

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Population ecology indeed seeks to understand the dynamics of population changes over time, including factors that increase or decrease populations, and how these changes affect ecosystems and biodiversity.

Which of the Following Statements About Population Ecology Is TRUE