Population Ecology

AP Biology· difficulty 2/5

The J-shaped curve shown represents

A
$Negative growth (declining): dN/dt = -rN$
B
$Logistic growth (limited): dN/dt = rN(K-N)/K$
C
$Exponential growth (no limits): dN/dt = rN$
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D
$Stable equilibrium (no change): dN/dt = 0$

Explanation

Unrestricted growth — accelerating curve. Reality always brings in a carrying capacity at some point.

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