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Biotic potential or potential natality means

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Natural increase of population under ideal/ optimum conditions

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Potential of organism in a biome

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Number of organisms in a biome

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Species of maximum number in a population

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The correct option is D Natural increase of population under ideal/ optimum conditions
Biotic potential refers to the theoretical maximum rate of increase in population size that occurs under optimal environmental conditions. It does not refer to the number of organisms. Species of maximum number in a population is called as dominant species. So, the Correct answer is A.

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