Biology · Ecology
A population of crickets invading a new grassland showed a growth pattern where the population size overshot the carrying capacity (K) and then crashed to a much lower stable level. Consider the following potential interpretations: A. The environment is damaged due to the population overshooting its carrying capacity (K). B. The resources did not recover and the population dies out completely. C. The carrying capacity is lowered due to a shift in environmental conditions. Which of the options correctly explain this growth pattern?
- 1B and C only
- 2A and C only✓
- 3B only
- 4A only
Correct answer
A and C only
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