Ecologists define carrying capacity (K) as the maximum population size that a particular environment can sustain. Which statement about K is correct?
A) K varies among populations and in time.
B) K varies in space and is constant for any given species.
C) K varies among populations and in space and time.
D) K varies in space and time and is constant for any given species.

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Carrying capacity (K) is not a fixed value; it varies among different populations due to genetic, social, and physiological differences, and it can change in space and time due to environmental conditions, resource availability, and other factors.

Ecologists Define Carrying Capacity (K) as the Maximum Population Size