Timber wolf populations are partially controlled by wolf behavior. For example, wolves form packs and are territorial. Therefore, only a finite number of wolves will comprise a pack and occupy a relatively large territory. Which of the following best describes this type of population-regulating mechanism?
a. competitive exclusion mechanism
b. niche-controlling mechanism
c. habitat-controlling mechanism
d. extrinsic mechanism
e. intrinsic mechanism
E; Behavior is intrinsic. It is not an external factor controlling population.
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