Limiting Factors and Carrying Capacity

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J-curve until something runs out Unlimited resources give a J-curve. Limiting factors bend it into an S that levels off at carrying capacity. Overshoot K and the population crashes — and K can drop.

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A J-shaped curve grows without limits. An S-shaped curve levels off at the carrying capacity because limiting factors build up.

Part 1Exponential and logistic growth

Part 2Carrying capacity

Part 3Limiting factors

Part 4Overshoot and crash

Part 5Putting it together

Limiting Factors and Carrying Capacity

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