A rabbit population is affected by parasitism and disease, both of which are density-dependent limiting factors. Which statement describes the effects of parasitism and disease on the rabbits?

O A. Parasites and disease weaken or kill a constant percentage of the rabbit population, regardless of its density.

o B. As the density of the rabbit population increases, parasites and disease weaken or kill a greater percentage of rabbits.

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C. As the density of the rabbit population increases, parasites and disease weaken or kill a lesser percentage of rabbits.

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D. Parasites and disease weaken or kill mostly the youngest and oldest rabbits, and not the rabbits of average age.