NEET2026ZoologyOrganisms and PopulationsActual
Which of the following equations depicts Verhulst-Pearl logistic population growth ?
Options
- AdN dt = rN ( K+N K )
- BdN dt = rN ( K-N K )
- CdN dt = rN ( K-N N )
- DdN dt = rN ( K K-N )
Correct answer
B. dN dt = rN ( K-N K )
Step-by-step solution
The Verhulst-Pearl logistic population growth is described by the equation: dN dt = rN ( K-N K ) where N is the population density at time t , r is the intrinsic rate of natural increase, and K is the carrying capacity. Answer: dN dt = rN ( K-N K )