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The maximum possible number of individuals that a habitat can support is called its _________________.

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fecundity
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surviving ability
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carrying capacity
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biotin potential
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Solution

The correct option is C carrying capacity
In nature, a given habitat has resources to support a certain number of individuals of a population, beyond which no further growth is possible. This limit is called as nature's carrying capacity (K) for that species in that habitat

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