Population Regulation

Population regulation refers to the processes that control the size and growth of a population within an ecosystem. Various factors influence this, including resource availability, predation, disease, and competition for food and space. When a population grows too large, these factors can limit further growth, leading to a balance where the population size stabilizes. This regulation helps maintain the health of the ecosystem, ensuring that species thrive without depleting resources or disrupting the environment. Essentially, it's nature's way of keeping populations in check to promote sustainability.