Carrying capacity is the term that best describes the factor that limits the number of rodents an environment can support. Carrying capacity refers to the maximum population size of a species that a specific environment can sustain indefinitely. This limit is determined by factors such as food availability, habitat availability, predation, and other environmental conditions. When the rodent population exceeds the carrying capacity of the environment, it can lead to competition for resources, reduced reproductive success, and ultimately a decline in population size.
