Which of the following is a likely graphic outcome of a population of deer introduced to an island with an adequate herbivory and without natural predators, parasites or diseases?
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The correct option is A.
In case of the population of deer introduced in island having sufficient herbivory, no predators and diseases, the population of deer first increases slowly as they take time to adjust in the conditions. After, they adapt to the new conditions, the growth occurs rapidly and reaches maximum till sufficient food, space is available. Then population growth remains constant and finally declines as competition for resources, territoriality etc increases with increase in population density. Hence, a option represents correct graph.
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