Final answer:
Without specific growth data for a Western Drywood Termite colony, a definitive population count cannot be given. Generally, termite colonies can exceed 3,000 members over 10 years, assuming optimal growth conditions and uninterrupted reproduction.
Step-by-step explanation:
To determine whether a Western DWT (Drywood Termite) colony's population would be greater than, less than, or exactly 3,000 members after 10 years, we would need additional information such as the initial population, birth and death rates of the termites, and other factors that could influence population growth like environmental conditions and predation. Without such data, it is not possible to give a definitive answer to this question.
However, in general, termite colonies can grow significantly over a period of 10 years. If we make the assumption that the colony has all the resources it needs and is in an optimal environment for growth, it is possible that the colony could surpass 3,000 members. This would be due to the reproductive capabilities of the king and queen in the colony and the labor division within the termite population which allows for efficient growth and maintenance of the colony.
So, without specific colony data, it is more likely, based on general termite colony growth patterns, that after 10 years the population of a Western DWT colony could be greater than 3,000 members (option a).