The equation of Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth is dNdt = rN [ K-NK ]. From this equation, K indicates:
- Intrinsic rate of natural increase
- Biotic potential
- Carrying capacity
- Population density
Answer
(3) Carrying capacity
Solution
In the logistic growth equation dNdt = rN [ K-NK ], N is the population density at time t, r is the intrinsic rate of natural increase and K is the carrying capacity (the maximum population the habitat can support).
Answer: (3)