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A biotic factor limiting the growth of population in an aquatic ecosystem is
A biotic factor limiting the growth of population in an aquatic ecosystem is
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The correct option is D Competition
A biotic factor limiting the growth of population in an aquatic ecosystem is competition as there is involvement of living organisms.Competition is an interaction between organisms or species in which the fitness of one is lowered by the presence of another. A limited supply of at least one resource (such as food, water, and territory) used by both can be a factor.Abiotic factors that affect the growth of population in an aquatic ecosystem are depth, availability of sunlight, nutrients and oxygen. Therefore the correct answer is option B.
A biotic factor limiting the growth of population in an aquatic ecosystem is competition as there is involvement of living organisms.
Competition is an interaction between organisms or species in which the fitness of one is lowered by the presence of another. A limited supply of at least one resource (such as food, water, and territory) used by both can be a factor.
Abiotic factors that affect the growth of population in an aquatic ecosystem are depth, availability of sunlight, nutrients and oxygen. Therefore the correct answer is option B.
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