Consider a Population with the Following Numbers of Individuals Over

question 17

Multiple Choice

Consider a population with the following numbers of individuals over time. year 1: 10
Year 2: 25
Year 3: 30
If the population size in year 4 is determined by a logistic model with delayed density dependence from a 1-year time lag and K = 50 individuals, what value of r would lead the population size to exceed carrying capacity in year 4?

• A) r = 0.2
• B) r = 0.5
• C) r = 1.0
• D) r = 2.0

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