All species have a tolerance limit before they are no longer well suited to live in their environment. In three to five sentences, discuss the potential outcomes for a population when that limit is reached. There are at least four possibilities, and one point will be assigned per potential outcome mentioned. (4 points)
When a population reaches its tolerance limit in its environment, one potential outcome is a decrease in the population size due to increased mortality rates or decreased reproduction rates. Another outcome could be a shift in the population's distribution as individuals move to areas with more favorable conditions. Additionally, the population may face increased competition for resources, leading to a decline in overall fitness and health. Ultimately, if the tolerance limit is consistently exceeded, extinction may become a likely outcome for the population.
