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Which is a correct definition of carrying capacity?

A
the largest number of different species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available
B
the smallest number of different species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available
C
the largest number of individuals of a certain species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available
D
the smallest number of individuals of a certain species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available

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Answer:

C

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the largest number of individuals of a certain species that a particular habitat can support indefinitely with the resources available

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