Most density-dependent factors show negative feedback relative to population size. Which one of the following is more likely to show positive feedback relative to population size?
A. mortality in large populations
B. competition in small populations
C. competition in large populations
D. fecundity in small populations
E. fecundity in large populations
Answer: D
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