In the logistic growth model, as the number of individuals in the population (N) approaches the carrying capacity (K), what happens to the intrinsic rate of growth (ri)?
A. It will be affected by increased competition with other species.
B. It will be affected by an increased birth rate.
C. It will be affected by a decreased death rate from predation.
D. It will be affected by increased competition within the species.
E. It will not change.
Answer: E
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