A new species is introduced into a given area.The population size begins to grow slowly,then at a very rapid rate,and finally levels off at a stable number.This growth pattern is best represented by a(n)
A) oscillating cycle.
B) J-shaped population curve.
C) A-shaped population curve.
D) S-shaped population curve.

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The growth pattern described is typical of an S-shaped population curve, where the population grows slowly at first, experiences exponential growth, and then levels off as it reaches the carrying capacity of the environment. The other options do not accurately describe this type of growth pattern.

A New Species Is Introduced into a Given Area