In general,the optimal population for harvesting
A)the maximum sustainable yield is at about half of the carrying capacity of the population.
B)the maximum sustainable yield is at about 90% of the carrying capacity of the population.
C)a plant population is quite different from the optimal population for harvesting animals.
D)any organism is independent of the carrying capacity of the environment.

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The optimal population for harvesting the maximum sustainable yield is at about half of the carrying capacity of the population. This is because harvesting more than half can lead to overexploitation and a decline in the population, while harvesting less than half can result in missed opportunities for harvest.

In General,the Optimal Population for Harvesting