A Newly Mated Queen Ant Establishes an Ant Nest in an Unoccupied

question 13

Multiple Choice

A newly mated queen ant establishes an ant nest in an unoccupied patch of suitable habitat. The population of the nest grows quickly at first, then levels off at carrying capacity. Which of the following models best describes its population growth?

• A) linear
• B) logarithmic
• C) logistic
• D) exponential

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Definitions:

Dermis

The dermis is the thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing sweat glands, hair follicles, and blood vessels.

Epidermis

The external layer of skin that acts as a waterproof barrier and determines our skin color.

Abducens

Refers to the abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI) that controls the lateral rectus muscle of the eye, responsible for abducting or moving the eye laterally.

Oculomotor

Pertaining to the third cranial nerve, which controls most of the eye's movements, the constriction of the pupil, and maintenance of eyelid elevation.