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Biology Question on population ecology

In the following equation of Verhulst - Pearl logistic growth, the letter 'r denotes _______
dNdt=rN(KNK)\frac{dN}{dt}=rN(\frac{K-N}{K})

A

Extrinsic rate of natural increase

B

Intrinsic rate of natural increase

C

Carrying capacity

D

Population density

Answer

Intrinsic rate of natural increase

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is (B) :Intrinsic rate of natural increase