Question

a population of rabbits is preyed upon by coyotes. what type of limiting factor is this? density dependent density independent

Explanation:

Density - dependent limiting factors are influenced by population density. Coyotes preying on rabbits is a biotic (living) interaction. As rabbit population density increases, there is more food for coyotes, so coyote - rabbit predation intensity increases. This fits the definition of density - dependent factors. Density - independent factors (like natural disasters) affect populations regardless of density.

Answer:

Density Dependent