The deffinichion for carring capacity

The "definition" of "carrying" capacity in the animal world is: "The maxium population of a given species that an ecosystem can support without being degraded or destroyed in the long run. The carrying capacity may be exceeded, but not without lessening the systems ability to support life in the long term." This answer was taken out of a college text book on Environmental Science By: Richard T. Wright I hope this helps explain your question. Good Luck!