A population of rabbits inhabits an area with ample resources. A group of foxes (predators) moves into the rabbits' habitat. Which of the following describes the growth curve of the rabbit population now that the foxes have arrived?

A. J-shaped curve with exponential growth

B. linear graph with inconsistent

C. S-shaped curve with logistic growth

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Miguel Escobar

Biology

20 January, 07:52

A population of rabbits inhabits an area with ample resources. A group of foxes (predators) moves into the rabbits' habitat. Which of the following describes the growth curve of the rabbit population now that the foxes have arrived?

A. J-shaped curve with exponential growth

B. linear graph with inconsistent

C. S-shaped curve with logistic growth

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Julianna Whitney · Answer 1

The correct answer is C. S-shaped curve with logistic growth

Eventually, the foxes will thin out the rabbits and move without food. The rabbits will use this opportunity to repopulate, which would increase them, after which the foxes would return. This would be an S then because their increase and decrease would oscillate.