Which of the following is not a factor in determining population size?

Population size is directly affected by factors such as the food supply, birth rate, and availability of niches, which influence how many individuals can survive and reproduce. Detritivore activity helps break down dead material and recycle nutrients, but it is not usually listed as a direct factor determining population size. Therefore, “detritivore activity” is the correct choice.

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