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What is the term used to describe the maximum number of individuals of a species that ...

What is the term used to describe the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support indefinitely?
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  • A Ecological niche
  • B Limiting factor
  • C Carrying capacity
  • D Density-dependent factor
Correct Answer: Option C
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.

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