Question

2 Distinguish between carrying capacity and
biotic potential.

Answer 1

Carrying capacity is the maximum population of a given species which can be sustained by an ecosystem without being degraded. In contrast, the biotic potential is the ability of a particular species to reproduce under ideal environmental conditions and resources.

Answer 2

difference between biotic potential and carrying capacity is that biotic potential is the ability of a particular species to propagate under ideal environmental conditions. Meanwhile, carrying capacity is the maximum population of a given species that can be sustained by a certain ecosystem without being degraded.