Both intraspecific and interspecific competition affect population growth. Which of the following statements about how population growth is affected by competition is correct? Only intraspecific competition increases population growth. Only interspecific competition increases population growth. Both types of competition increase population growth. Both types of competition limit population growth.

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Q: The point on a logistic curve where a small change could cause population to either increase towards…

A: Equilibrium state is an balanced state. It is also known as a state of physical balance.

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Q: carrying capacity

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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.