The maximum population size that an ecosystem can support.

Any biotic or abiotic factor that restricts the population size o affects population growth

Density Dependent Limiting Factors

A limiting factor that depends in some way on population size. These are usually biotic factors

Density Independent Limiting Factors

A limiting factor that in no way depends on population size. These are usually abiotic factors.

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Carrying Capacity	The maximum population size that an ecosystem can support.
Limiting Factor	Any biotic or abiotic factor that restricts the population size o affects population growth
Density Dependent Limiting Factors	A limiting factor that depends in some way on population size. These are usually biotic factors
Density Independent Limiting Factors	A limiting factor that in no way depends on population size. These are usually abiotic factors.