The maximum number of individuals of a species that a given environment can sustain indefinitely defines ____.
A) the carrying capacity of the environment
B) exponential growth
C) the doubling time of a population
D) density-dependent factors
E) density-independent factors

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The carrying capacity of an environment refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that the environment can support indefinitely without undergoing degradation. This concept is crucial in ecology for understanding how populations interact with their resources and limits.

The Maximum Number of Individuals of a Species That a Given