If a population displays density-dependent effects, it is likely to have which trait?

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Density-dependent effects typically involve a decrease in resources as population density increases, which leads to decreased birth rates and/or increased mortality rates. This will result in a lower intrinsic rate of increase (r) as the population approaches carrying capacity, as seen in option B. Option A may be true in certain cases, but it is not a general trait of populations displaying density-dependent effects. Option C is the opposite of what is expected with density-dependent effects. Option D and E are not consistent with how density-dependent effects work.

If a Population Displays Density-Dependent Effects, It Is Likely to Have