In the Lotka-Volterra Competition Equations, the Parameter ₁₂ Relates

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the Lotka-Volterra competition equations, the parameter ₁₂ relates to the

• A) population growth rate.
• B) carrying capacity in the absence of competition.
• C) carrying capacity in the presence of competition.
• D) effect OF species 2 ON population growth rate OF species 1.
• E) effect OF species 1 ON population growth rate OF species 2.

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