. A population of ten mating pairs of butterflies colonize a new area with no pr

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. A population of ten mating pairs of butterflies colonize a new area with no predators and a number of flower species large enough to supporta butterfly population of 2000 individuals. Each pair can have 20 offspring per year. For the first 2 years in the new area, the growth curve for this butterfly population will show: O exponential growth because only a few individuals will have offspring. Ologistic growth because they will reach maximum population size immediately after colonization. logistic growth because the colonizing population will reach carrying capacity within the first two years. exponential growth because the colonizing population size will remain below the carrying capacity for the first two years. . Score: 0 of 1

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1st year

Total mating pairs=10

Offspring per pair=20

Thus, total population after 1 year=20×10

=200

2nd year:

Population is 200,

So there will be 100 mating pairs.

Each pair can leave 20 offspring

So total offsprings=20×100

=2000.

Thus correct option is

____logistic growth because the colonizing population will reach carrying capacity within the first two years____

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