Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 51 - Population Ecology - Review - Case Study - Page 1091: 11

Answer

The given graph indicates that the bars are keep on increasing from the year 2000 to the year 2009. There is an increased growth in the population of pythons and no decline was found in the growth till 2009. This type of growth is considered to be exponential. thus option (b) is considered as a correct answer.

Work Step by Step

The type of growth in which the population grows rapidly without a decline is referred to as exponential growth. The presence of sufficient amount of food resources, reduced competition, and favorable environmental conditions are some of the reasons to promote exponential growth of a particular species. So, as there is a rapid growth, it is considered to be exponential.
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