The ecosystem cannot support more growth.
When a population reaches its carrying capacity, the resources in the ecosystem become limited and cannot support additional growth. This can lead to increased competition for resources, higher mortality rates, and a decrease in overall population size. It is a critical point at which population growth stabilizes and remains relatively constant over time.
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What happens when a population reaches its carrying capacity?
New individuals will immigrate.
Diversity increases.
The ecosystem cannot support more growth.
Organisms form random distribution patterns.
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