In ecology, what does the phrase 'carrying capacity' refer to and what factors may determine it?
Carry capacity refers to the maximum population size a species can reach in a particular environment.Important factors in determining carry capacity (among others):Food availabilityPredator population sizeSpaceSunlight available (mainly for plants)Nutrient availability
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