Ecologists Define Carrying Capacity (K) as the Maximum Population Size

question 38

Multiple Choice

Ecologists define carrying capacity (K) as the maximum population size that a particular environment can sustain. Which statement about K is correct?

• A) K varies among populations and in time.
• B) K varies in space and is constant for any given species.
• C) K varies among populations and in space and time.
• D) K varies in space and time and is constant for any given species.

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