Lions in a savanna will increase in population as the total population of their prey species in the ecosystem increases.The number of lions present in the ecosystem is _____________.

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The number of lions present in the ecosystem is a density-dependent factor, meaning it is influenced by the density of their prey species. As the population of prey species increases, there will be more food available for the lions, allowing them to reproduce and increase in numbers. If the prey population decreases, the lion population will also decrease due to food scarcity.

Lions in a Savanna Will Increase in Population as the Total