a newly mated queen ant establishes an ant nest in an unoccupied patch of suitable habitat. the population of the nest grows quickly at first, then levels off at carrying capacity. which model best describes its population growth? a newly mated queen ant establishes an ant nest in an unoccupied patch of suitable habitat. the population of the nest grows quickly at first, then levels off at carrying capacity. which model best describes its population growth? linear logistic exponential logarithmic