The Maximum Population of a Species That an Ecosystem Can

question 44

Multiple Choice

The maximum population of a species that an ecosystem can sustain is called

• A) Carrying capacity.
• B) Limiting capacity.
• C) Maximum limiting population.
• D) Maximum sustaining population.

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Definitions:

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Kingsley Davis

An American sociologist and demographer known for his work on human society, population growth and decline, and the concept of the demographic transition.

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