The population of an insect species shows an explosive incr…

Biology Organisms and Populations Demography Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 11, 2026

The population of an insect species shows an explosive increase in numbers during rainy season followed by its disappearance at the end of the season. What does this show?

The population of its predators increases enormously

S-shaped or sigmoid growth of this insect

The food plants mature and die at the end of the rainy season.

Its population growth curve is of J-type

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The population shows a rapid increase followed by a sudden crash, which is characteristic of J-shaped (exponential) growth.

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