Question

In what life history pattern does logistic population growth occur?

A. equilibrium pattern
B. opportunistic pattern
C. density-dependent pattern
D. biotic pattern

Answer 1

Answer;

A. equilibrium pattern

Step-by-step explanation;

• Logistic population growth is a type of population growth where expansion of population decreases as the resources become scarce.
• It occurs when the growth rate decreases as the population reaches carrying capacity. The growth levels off when the carrying capacity is reached.
• Organisms have life history pattern which can be categorized as opportunistic pattern or equilibrium pattern.
• Opportunistic populations exhibit exponential growth and are regulated by density-independent factors while equilibrium populations exhibit logistic growth and remain near carrying capacity.