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What is a limiting factor in ecology?
A limiting factor is any factor that controls the growth of a population.
How do limiting factors determine the carrying capacity of an environment?
Limiting factors, acting separately or together, determine the carrying capacity of an environment for a species.
Why are limiting factors important for long-term population growth and species survival?
Limiting factors are important because they produce the pressures of natural selection that are essential for long-term population growth and species survival.
