Question

In growth pattern'(1-n/k) is

Answer 1

Answer:

i think this is a logistic growth equation

Explanation:

A population of Spotted Fritillary butterflies exhibits logistic growth. If the carrying capacity is 500 butterflies and r = 0.1 individuals/(individuals x month), what is the maximum population growth rate for the population? (Hint: maximum population growth rate occurs when N = K/2).

In the question you're given the following information:

K = 500

r = 0.1

Max. pop growth at K/2

Therefore, Max. population size = K/2 = 500/2 = 250

dN/dt = rN[1-N/K] - this is the logistic growth equation

dN/dt = (0.1)(250) [1 - (250)/500)]

dN/dt = 12.5 individuals/month