Chapter 21.1, Problem 2MI

Summary Introduction

To define:

The term limiting factor.

Introduction:

Food, clothes, and shelter are the basic needs of human beings for the survival. But there are many other things that restrict the growth and development of living beings.

Explanation of Solution

Limiting factor can be any abiotic or biotic factor that restricts the existence, numbers, reproduction, or distribution of organisms. Limiting factors are usually referred as an absence of a particular resource.