2. The graph shown represents the population growth curves of two different species of organisms, A and
B. What is a valid prediction based on this graph? (SC.912.L.17.5) (PTI 4,4. 5.8)
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b.
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Population
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug sep Oct Nov Dec
Photo Credit: Drawn by Heather Miller
Species A will eliminate species B after 1 year.
Species A will not be present in the winter months.
Species B will attain maximum population size each autumn due to a decrease in
temperature.
Species B will decrease in population size approximately 2 months after a decrease in
the population size of species A.