Zoology - Organisms and Populations Question with Solution | TestHub

The equation, dN/dt = rN describes the exponential or geometric growth pattern of a population and results in a J-shaped curve when N is plotted with relation to time.

The 'r' in this equation is called the ‘intrinsic rate of natural increase’ and is a very important parameter chosen for assessing impacts of any biotic or abiotic factor on population growth.