Question

The Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth is described using the equation $\frac{dN}{dt}=rN\left(\frac{K-N}{K}\right)$ , in this $K$ stands tor.

• A. temperature in degree Kelvin
• B. intrinsic rate of natural increase
• C. carrying capacity
• D. population density

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In Verhulst Pearl logistic growth equation, $K$ is the carrying capacity. In nature, a given habitat has enough resources to support maximum possible number, beyond which no further growth is possible. This limit is termed as carrying capacity, denoted by $K$.