The carrying capacity of an ecosystem is the maximum population size of a species that the ecosystem can sustain indefinitely, given the availability of resources such as food, water, and shelter. It is determined by factors such as the availability of resources, competition with other species, predation, disease, and environmental conditions. When a population exceeds the carrying capacity of an ecosystem, resources become scarce and populations may decline due to starvation, competition, or other factors. This concept is important in understanding population dynamics and ecosystem health.
