The number of individuals of a species that can be sustained indefinitely by the resources in a given area is the ____

a. carrying capacity
b. limiting factor


c. peak capacity
d. density
e. potential


ANSWER: a

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a. salt uptake
b. water gain by osmosis
c. drinking
d. removal of salts and nitrogenous wastes from the blood
e. release of nitrogenous wastes

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. true B. false

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