Q6.3. Imagine two new volcanic islands spring up in the middle of the ocean. Each island is quickly founded by a few individuals of a species of aquatic bird that requires an abundance of fresh water to thrive. The two islands differ in rainfall, one much wetter and one much drier. Given that bird carrying capacity is determined by the amount of rainfall, and assuming that rainfall is consistent over time, what might the growth curves for the bird populations look like over many years? N Time Time -Drier Wetter Drier Wetter N Time Time Wetter . Drier Wetter Drier

Q6.3. Imagine two new volcanic islands spring up in the middle of the ocean. Each island is quickly founded by a few individuals of a species of aquatic bird that requires an abundance of fresh water to thrive. The two islands differ in rainfall, one much wetter and one much drier. Given that bird carrying capacity is determined by the amount of rainfall, and assuming that rainfall is consistent over time, what might the growth curves for the bird populations look like over many years? N Time Time -Drier Wetter Drier Wetter N Time Time Wetter . Drier Wetter Drier

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter55: Biodiversity And Conservation Biology

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