The maximum population size that an ecosystem can support.

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

Density Dependent Limiting Factor-

A limiting factor that depends in some way on population size. These are usally biotic facors.

Density Independent Limiting Factors-

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

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