In Lotka-Volterra Competition Models, What Does the Term $\alpha$ _1,2 N₂ Represent?
A) Instantaneous Rate of Population Increase of N₂

question 60

Multiple Choice

In Lotka-Volterra competition models, what does the term $\alpha$ _1,2 N₂ represent?

• A) instantaneous rate of population increase of species 1
• B) carrying capacity of the environment for species 1
• C) reduction of species 1's carrying capacity by individuals of species 1
• D) reduction of species 1's carrying capacity by individuals of species 2

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