JAMB - Biology (2023 - No. 34)
What is the term used to describe the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support indefinitely?
Ecological niche
Limiting factor
Carrying capacity
Density-dependent factor
Explanation
Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that a particular environment can sustain over a prolonged period of time. It represents the balance between the available resources in the environment and the population's demand for those resources.