When a population reaches the stable equilibrium phase, this is considered
A) the carrying capacity of the environment.
B) logarithmic growth.
C) exponential growth.
D) the minimum number of individuals that the environment can sustain.
E) the slow growth stage.

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The carrying capacity of the environment refers to the maximum population size that the environment can sustain indefinitely, given the food, habitat, water, and other necessities available in the environment. When a population reaches this stable equilibrium phase, it has hit its carrying capacity.

When a Population Reaches the Stable Equilibrium Phase, This Is