In which situation is the growth rate and size of a population most likely to be limited by space?
A) A plant growing on the forest floor
B) A plant growing in an area with poor soil
C) A savanna elephant population that is able to migrate
D) A bacterial colony growing in a flask and getting fed periodically
E) A coral species in an area with rising temperature and acid levels

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A bacterial colony growing in a flask, even when fed periodically, will eventually run out of space as it expands, limiting its growth and size.

In Which Situation Is the Growth Rate and Size of a Population