The rate at which a population of a given species will increase when no limits are placed on its rate of growth is called its

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Biotic potential refers to the maximum rate at which a population could increase under ideal conditions, without any limiting factors such as competition, predation, or disease. Therefore, it is the most appropriate term to describe the rate of growth when no limits are present. Maximum growth and optimal growth are not specific terms used in population ecology, and carrying capacity refers to the maximum number of individuals that a habitat can support, which is a limiting factor rather than a factor promoting growth.

The Rate at Which a Population of a Given Species