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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Increased flooding is not a density-dependent effect as it is not influenced by the size of the population. Flooding can occur regardless of the number of individuals in a population and is therefore a density-independent factor. On the other hand, increased migration, increased time spent searching for food, and increased aggression are all density-dependent effects as they are influenced by the size of the population and the availability of resources in the habitat.

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