Based on the graph, did the zebra population growth rate (dN/dt) differ in the years 1985 and 2003? Why or why not? (Hint: dN/dt is equal to the slope of the curve showing population size, N, over time, t.)

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Communities and Ecosystems

Ecology contains two words: Eikos means dwelling, and logy means to study, so the combined meaning is studying habitat or living.