Question

which term best describes a population pattern characterized by a rapid and sudden increase in population size followed by a rapid and dramatic decline, as seen in locusts? cyclic stable declining irruptive

Explanation:

An irruptive population pattern is characterized by a sudden, rapid increase in population size followed by a rapid and dramatic decline. Cyclic patterns have regular up - and - down cycles over time, stable patterns have little change, and declining patterns only show a decrease over time. Locusts often exhibit irruptive population dynamics.

Answer:

D. irruptive