Population Growth - Carrying Capacity Flashcards

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what is carrying capacity?

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  • the largest number of individuals that a particular area can support
  • dependent on the amount of available resources
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carrying capacity varies from one species to another

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  • smaller organisms have higher capacities than larger ones

- can be influenced by seasons, disease, and other factors

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