Which of the following best matches the description?Initial phase of population growth during which growth occurs very slowly.

A. population density
B. density-independent factor
C. age distribution
D. immigration
E. dispersal
F. carrying capacity
G. exponential growth phase
H. biotic potential
I. stable equilibrium phase
J. environmental resistance
K. emigration
L. death phase
M. density-dependent limiting factor
N. r-strategist
O. K-strategist
P. lag phase


Answer: P

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