1. Carrying capacity: The maximum number of individuals a particular ecosystem can support without degradation. It is the limit beyond which an increase in population would have a detrimental effect on the overall health of the ecosystem.
2. Biotic potential: The theoretical maximum population of a species in a given ecosystem before negative feedback mechanisms kick in and limit growth.
3. Endangered species: A species that is threatened with extinction due to a wide range of factors such as habitat loss, overfishing, pollution, or excessive hunting.
4. Ecological succession: The process by which a barren or disturbed ecosystem gradually transforms into a mature and stable community over time. This can involve changes in vegetation, soil, and animal populations.
