What is the carrying capacity (K) in the logistic growth model?

What is the carrying capacity (K) in the logistic growth model?
  1. The maximum number of individuals that a habitat can support
  2. The maximum number of births per capita
  3. The maximum number of deaths per capita
  4. The maximum number of resources available

Solution

The carrying capacity (K) in the logistic growth model refers to the maximum number of individuals that a habitat can support. This number represents the limit beyond which no further growth is possible for the population in that habitat.

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