Definition
noun, plural: density independent factors
(ecology)
A factor that affects the size of a population independent or regardless of the population density.
Supplement
In ecology, density independent factors are the physical or abiotic factors like weather, forest fire, pollutant, etc.
Compare: density dependent factor.
See also: density, population, abiotic factor.
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