The Variable K in the Growth Equation

question 34

Multiple Choice

The variable K in the growth equation

• A) is a measure of the mortality rate.
• B) is a measure of compensatory mortality.
• C) may vary over time and space.
• D) never varies in real ecosystems.
• E) none of the above

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