Question
Which is a correct definition of carrying capacity?
A.
the largest number of different species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available
B.
the smallest number of different species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available
C.
the largest number of individuals of a certain species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available
D.
the smallest number of individuals of a certain species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available
A.
the largest number of different species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available
B.
the smallest number of different species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available
C.
the largest number of individuals of a certain species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available
D.
the smallest number of individuals of a certain species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available
Answers
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The correct definition of carrying capacity is:
**C. the largest number of individuals of a certain species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available.**
Carrying capacity refers to the maximum population size that an environment can sustain without degrading the habitat.
**C. the largest number of individuals of a certain species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available.**
Carrying capacity refers to the maximum population size that an environment can sustain without degrading the habitat.