Question

The equation of Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth is
$\frac {dN}{dt}=rN[\frac {K-N}{K}]$
from this equati on, K indicates:

• A. intrinsic rate of natural increase
• B. Biotic potential
• C. Carrying capacity
• D. Population density

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Carrying capacity

Answer 2

The Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth model is used to describe population growth in a limited environment. In this equation, K represents the carrying capacity , which is the maximum population size that the environment can support based on available resources. When the population reaches this limit, the growth rate slows down and stabilizes.