Almost no species ever reaches its biotic potential-the population size that the species could produce if all individuals survived and produced offspring. anything that prevents the species from reaching its biotic potential is called a

Out of the following given choices;

A. symbiote. C. capacity limiter

B. producer. D. limiting factor

The answer is D. Limiting factors limit the ideal growth rate of a population. Examples of these limiting factors include space (low space) and food (scarce food). These limiting factors would limit the population growth rate either by causing emigration, increases birth rate, and decrease birth rate.