A species colonizes an island, goes through a phase of exponential growth, and reaches the carrying capacity of the island. At what stage is the growth rate slowest?
A. After reaching K
B. Exponential phase
C. Initial colonization
D. Approaching K
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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