Question

growth curve
population size
carrying capacity (k)
k - selected species
time
which of the following best explains what factor limits the population growth of k - selected species?
choose 1 answer:
a carrying capacity, that is the maximum reproductive capacity of the organisms
b carrying capacity, that is access to food, shelter, and mates
c biotic growth potential, that is access to food, shelter, and mates
d biotic growth potential, that is maximum reproductive capacity

Explanation:

Carrying capacity (K) is the maximum population size of a species that the environment can sustain indefinitely. It is determined by factors such as access to food, shelter, and mates. For K - selected species, population growth is limited by the carrying capacity of their environment. Biotic growth potential refers to the maximum reproductive capacity under ideal conditions and is not the limiting factor here.

Answer:

B. carrying capacity, that is access to food, shelter, and mates