Explain what the carrying capacity is in a logistic growth curve.

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I don't understand what it wants from me.

Answer 1

Hi Amelia.

 

A logistic growth curve looks like an S. The top of the S gets closer and closer to an upper value, but never goes over it -- in other words, the horizontal asymptote that the curve approaches. This upper value is The Carrying Capacity. It is the maximum number of individuals a particular environment can support.

 

I hope that helps.

 

Best wishes.

 

Raffi