2MA In reference to the preceding question, we have yet another growth rate to b

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2MA  In reference to the preceding question, we have yet another growth rate to be concerned about! This is the value of r, the so-called intrinsic growth rate of a population. Which of the following statements about the relationship between r and the other rates (lambda and R0) are incorrect?

A. lambda describes the growth of the entire population at once, whereas r describes the contribution to growth made by an average individual.

B. R0 describes the growth of the entire population at once, whereas r describes the contribution to growth made by an average individual.

C. r and R0 are rates that refer directly to individual performance, but lambda refers to the population’s individuals in sum.

D. r is used to describe the impact of regulatory factors, while lambda and R0 are used for limiting factors only.

Explanation / Answer

Answer : Option C

C. r and R0 are rates that refer directly to individual performance, but lambda refers to the population’s individuals in sum.

lambda refers to discerete generations, contribution of individuals to entire population

while r0 refers to average number of offsprings a female is likely to produce during one lifetime and r refers to individual's intrinsic growth rate.

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