Which one of the following equations represents the Verhulst-Pearl Logistic Growth of population?
- dNdt = rN ( N-KN )
- dNdt = N ( r-KK )
- dNdt = r ( K-NK )
- dNdt = rN ( K-NK )
Answer
(4) dNdt = rN ( K-NK )
Solution
Logistic (Verhulst-Pearl) growth with carrying capacity K and intrinsic rate of natural increase r:
dNdt = rN ( K-NK )
Answer: (4)