Question on: JAMB Biology - 2023
What is the term used to describe the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support indefinitely?
A
Ecological niche
B
Limiting factor
C
Carrying capacity
D
Density-dependent factor
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Correct Option: C
The term used to describe the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support indefinitely is "carrying capacity".
This represents the equilibrium point at which the available resources in an ecosystem match the population's needs, and it defines the sustainable population size for that particular environment.
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