Question

choose the correct answer. the carrying capacity of a population is the dotted line on this graph. it determines the maximum population size in the ecosystem. what letter do we use to abbreviate carrying capacity?

Explanation:

In population ecology, the carrying capacity of an ecosystem is commonly abbreviated as \( K \). This is a standard notation used in ecological studies to represent the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustain indefinitely.

Answer:

A. \( K \)