When a population reaches the carrying capacity of its habitat,the effects of crowding can be felt.Which of the following is NOT a density-dependent effect?

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An increased rate of reproduction is not a density-dependent effect, as it is not affected by the density of the population. Other factors, such as availability of resources, may affect the rate of reproduction, but they are not dependent on the density of the population. The other three options (increased migration, increased time spent searching for food, and increased aggression) are all density-dependent effects, as they are more likely to occur when the population is crowded and resources are scarce.

When a Population Reaches the Carrying Capacity of Its Habitat,the