A population of rabbits introduced to an island grows rapidly for a few years, and then growth slows and stabilizes. The population becomes stable because:

A) environmental resistance declined. B) the intrinsic rate of increase has declined.
C) immigration was reduced. D) the carrying capacity has been reached.


Answer: D

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