Define Carrying Capacity, limiting factors and Competition.
Carrying Capacity: Carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that can be supported by a particular environment or habitat over a given period of time. It is determined by the availability of resources such as food, water, and shelter, as well as other factors such as disease, predation, and environmental conditions.
Limiting Factors: Limiting factors are the factors or conditions in an environment that limit the growth, reproduction, or survival of a population. Examples of limiting factors include the availability of food, water, space, and shelter, as well as the presence of predators and disease.
Competition: Competition is the interaction between individuals or populations that share the same resource requirements, such as food, water, or shelter. This interaction can be direct, such as when individuals physically compete for a resource, or indirect, such as when individuals consume a resource, reducing its availability to others. Competition can be a limiting factor for populations, as it can reduce the availability of critical resources and impact population growth and survival.