A small population of white-footed mice has the same intrinsic rate of increase (r) as a large population. If everything else is equal,
A) the large population will add more individuals per unit time.
B) the small population will add more individuals per unit time.
C) the two populations will add equal numbers of individuals per unit time.
D) the J-shaped growth curves will look identical.
E) the growth trajectories of the two populations will proceed in opposite directions.
Ans: A) the large population will add more individuals per unit time.
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