He life cycle of a mosquito depends on the availability of standing or slow-moving water, that they can lay their eggs in. If there is a lower-than-normal number of mosquitoes present in one area, which limiting factor is most likely the cause? a.a severe drought b.an abnormally warm winter c.a reduction in pesticide usage d.a decline in populations of predators, such as insect-eating birds
a. Plentiful food supply
b.Stable climate
c.Habitat loss
d.Abundant nesting sites