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In the predator-prey example, one factor limits the growth of the other factor. As the prey population decreases, the predator population begins to decrease as well. The prey population is a limiting factor. A limiting factor limits the growth or development of an organism, population, or process.


Question: What limits the growth or development of an organism, population, or process?
limiting factor
A limiting factor limits the growth or development.