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Question
Comment on the growth curve given below.
Solution
The growth curve shown above is the logistic growth curve or S-shaped curve. Logistic growth curve is considered more realistic because unlimited resources are not available in an ecosystem or in a habitat, where K-stands for carrying capacity. N-indicates population density, which is the number of species of a population per unit area. r-is for intrinsic rate of natural increase.
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