The multiplicative growth rate (λ) A) is the numerical factor by which the population increases in each time period. B) applies only to populations with overlapping generations. C) is the same as the value of R₀. D) is independent of time. E) none of the above

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The multiplicative growth rate (λ) is the factor by which a population increases in each time period, typically used in models of population growth.

The Multiplicative Growth Rate (λ)