Question

what type of growth curve would be expected in a population of rabbits that has reached carrying capacity?
○ demographic growth
○ exponential growth
○ unlimited growth
○ logistic growth

Explanation:

• Demographic growth is a general term and not a specific growth curve type relevant here.
• Exponential growth ($N_t = N_0e^{rt}$) occurs when resources are unlimited. But when a population reaches carrying capacity ($K$), resources are limited.
• Unlimited growth is similar to exponential growth and not applicable as carrying capacity implies limited resources.
• Logistic growth ($\frac{dN}{dt}=rN(1 - \frac{N}{K})$) models population growth where growth rate ($\frac{dN}{dt}$) slows as population size ($N$) approaches carrying capacity ($K$).

Answer:

logistic growth