A population of any species in nature follows:

Linear growth

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Exponential growth

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Logistic growth

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Stable growth

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Solution

The correct option is C Logistic growth
Due to competition between individuals for limited resources, population of any species in nature follows logistic growth. It shows initially a lag phase, followed by phases of acceleration and deceleration and finally an asymptote, when the population density reaches the carrying capacity.

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