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Determining Population Size

Question 8 • 25-26 IC Environmental Systems 7676A

How does a logistic growth curve differ from an exponential growth curve?

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A logistic growth curve is S-shaped. Populations that have a logistic growth curve will experience exponential growth until their carrying capacity is reached, at which point their growth begins to level. An exponential growth curve is J-shaped. Exponential growth is more common in R-selected species, which have a short life span and a high rate of reproduction.

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