Final answer:
The correct option would be inferred from the point on the graph where this stabilization occurs. If it happens at month 4, then it would be option (a), if at month 8, then option (b), and so on.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to the deer population growth in relation to its carrying capacity. The carrying capacity is defined as the maximum number of individuals an environment can support without significant negative impacts on the animal population and the ecosystem. According to the graph information provided, it seems that the deer population showed logistic growth, which means the population grew at an exponential rate initially but then the growth rate slowed down as the population approached the carrying capacity of the environment. As the growth rate slowed and stabilized, it suggests that the population had reached its carrying capacity. Without the actual graph, one can't provide a specific answer, but based on the typical behavior of logistic growth, the stabilization at a certain point that signifies carrying capacity would align with the description of the population becoming stable after reaching 116 individuals.