A small group of mice are released on an island without mice but with abundant food for mice and no predators. Initially, the growth of the mouse population will be limited mainly by what?
A. Only density-dependent factors
B. Only density-independent factors
C. The biotic potential
D. The carrying capacity
Answer: C
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