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Carrying Capacity (K)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

The carrying capacity (K) refers to the maximum number of individuals or species that an environment can sustainably support.

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