Question

algae populations undergo extreme fluctuations sometimes experiencing large scale die - offs from unknown causes. this is an example of what population growth pattern?
exponential
predator and prey
irregular or irruptive
stable

Explanation:

Exponential growth is continuous increase without large - scale die - offs. Predator - prey involves interaction between two species. Stable growth has little fluctuation. Irregular or irruptive growth has extreme fluctuations and large - scale die - offs from unknown causes as described.

Answer:

C. Irregular or Irruptive