Which of the following choices best explains why some introduced species experience an initial period of exponential growth?
A) They typically have fewer natural predators and/or parasites in their new habitat, so their growth is unhindered until a critical resource becomes limiting.
B) Most introduced species show improved survival in new habitats in comparison to their old ones.
C) Growth patterns are functions of the habitat; introduced species grow exponentially, and their growth is virtually identical to that of the native species.
D) Native species specialize, leaving open habitats that new species can use.

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Introduced species often experience exponential growth because they lack natural predators and/or parasites in their new habitat. This allows them to grow quickly until a critical resource becomes limiting, at which point their growth rate slows down.

Which of the Following Choices Best Explains Why Some Introduced