Initially, the Z deme's population count was 759 until 7234.1 generations ago, at which point it began a linear growth until reaching size 8513 in 4919.0 generations. Post this phase, the deme experienced an linear increase to 8987 individuals by 4507.18. From 4507.18 generations ago to today, the number of individuals has reduced from 8987 to 5109 at a exponential growth rate.
time_units: generations
demes:
  - name: Z
    start_time: .inf
    epochs:
      - start_size: 759
        end_time: 7234.1
      - start_size: 759
        end_size: 8513
        end_time: 4919.0
        size_function: linear
      - start_size: 8513
        end_time: 4507.18
        end_size: 8987
        size_function: linear
      - end_time: 0
        start_size: 8987
        end_size: 5109
        size_function: exponential