Consider the Time Series of Population Sizes in Years 1

question 56

Multiple Choice

Consider the time series of population sizes in years 1 and 2 for populations a, b, c, and d. If the population size in year 3 is determined by a logistic model with delayed density dependence from a 1-year time lag , r = 1, and K = 10 individuals, which of the following time series of population sizes would lead to an overshoot of the carrying capacity in year 3?

• A) year 1, 5 individuals; year 2, 10 individuals
• B) year 1, 10 individuals; year 2, 5 individuals
• C) year 1, 5 individuals; year 2, 5 individuals
• D) year 1, 10 individuals; year 2, 10 individuals

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