Early in the colonization of a new habitat, a population will show _____________, shifting to _____________ as the density of the population increases.

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Early in colonization, a population will have few individuals and abundant resources, leading to exponential growth. As the population grows, resources become more limited, and the growth rate slows, eventually reaching carrying capacity and shifting to logistic growth. This pattern is known as the logistic growth curve. Therefore, the correct answer is B: exponential growth; logistic growth.

Early in the Colonization of a New Habitat, a Population