What is the approximate value of the base of natural logarithms (e) as mentioned in the paragraph?

Step-by-step solution

The above equation describes the exponential or geometric growth pattern of a population (Figure 11.3) and results in a J-shaped curve when we plot N in relation to time. If you are familiar with basic calculus, you can derive the integral form of the exponential growth equation asN t = N O e rt whereN t = Population density after time tN O = Population density at time zeror = intrinsic rate of natural increase e = the base of natural logarithms (2.71828) No population of any species in nature has at its disposal u