During a recent hurricane, 25 individuals of the same butterfly species were blown onto a barrier island in southern Florida. Prior to this event, this species did not inhabit the island, but with the ample vegetation on the island and a lack of predators, the displaced individuals were able to survive and reproduce. When the butterflies initially arrived on the island, they did not have to compete for food or space. What type of population growth did they likely exhibit?
A) logistic
B) exponential
C) density-dependent
D) density-independent
E) logarithmic

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The butterflies likely exhibited exponential growth because, with ample resources and no competition or predators, their population could grow rapidly without immediate limits.

During a Recent Hurricane, 25 Individuals of the Same Butterfly