The graph shows the population growth of a colony of insects over time.
Which statement below best explains what might have occurred to the population of insects at point A?
a
The population reached a carrying capacity and stabilized.
b
The health of the insects improved, causing the population to stabilize.
c
A predator was introduced, causing a decline in population growth.
d
The population growth decreased as individual insects aged.
a
The population reached a carrying capacity and stabilized.