Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 54 - Populations - 54.4 - Population Biology Can Be Used in Conserving and Managing Populations - 54.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 1184: 1

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New populations may grow exponentially if given enough resources, but the growth will inevitably peter out since it will eventually reach carrying capacity. At this point, the death rate will be similar to the birth rate and the population will mostly remain constant.

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