During a recent hurricane, 25 individuals of the same butterfly species were blown onto a barrier island in southern Florida. The hurricane which lead to the arrival of the butterflies on the island is an example of a _____ factor.

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The hurricane is an example of a density-independent factor because it affects populations regardless of their density. These factors often include abiotic events like natural disasters, which impact individuals in a population regardless of the population size or density.

During a Recent Hurricane, 25 Individuals of the Same Butterfly