carrying capacity
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noun Ecology.
the maximum, equilibrium number of organisms of a particular species that can be supported indefinitely in a given environment. Abbreviation: K
Origin:
1880–85
1880–85
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| carrying capacity | |
| —n | |
| ecology the maximum number of individuals that an area of land can support, usually determined by their food requirements | |
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Science Dictionary
carrying capacity  (kār'ē-ĭng) Pronunciation Key
The maximum population of a particular organism that a given environment can support without detrimental effects. |
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Cultural Dictionary
carrying capacity definition
In ecology, the number of living things that can exist for long periods in a given area without damaging the environment.
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carrying capacity
the average population density or population size of a species below which its numbers tend to increase and above which its numbers tend to decrease because of shortages of resources. The carrying capacity is different for each species in a habitat because of that species' particular food, shelter, and social requirements.
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Example sentences
By increasing the nutritional carrying capacity of land they can have large effects on population.
More red blood cells are produced to increase the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity.
This, of course, is impossible-the carrying capacity of the planet is finite and will eventually be reached.
Two external pockets add to the carrying capacity but maintain the packs sleek, trim lines.
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