Logistic Growth Model Word Problem - So Confused

Question

Suppose that you are in charge of stocking  a swamp with a certain type of bullfrog with a growth parameter r = 0.8. Assuming that the population of bullfrogs grows according to the logistic growth model, is it possible for you to stock the swamp so that the bullfrog population is constant? Explain.

Answer 1

Hi Christopher.

 

It appears you need to set the growth rate equal to the decay rate (death rate).  This would provide equilibrium between growth and decay.

 

The limit at which a population ceases to grow and remain constant is the carrying capacity.

 

Here is a link for more info:
https://www.boundless.com/biology/textbooks/boundless-biology-textbook/population-and-community-ecology-45/environmental-limits-to-population-growth-251/logistic-population-growth-930-12186/