What Does the K in K-Strategist Stand For?

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The "K" in k-strategist stands for "carrying capacity," which is a key concept in population ecology. K-strategists typically thrive in stable environments where resources are limited, leading to slower growth rates. This contrasts with r-strategists, who focus on rapid reproduction and population growth. The discussion references the logistic differential equation, which illustrates the relationship between population growth rate (r) and carrying capacity (K). Understanding these terms is essential for analyzing population dynamics in ecological studies.
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Pop. Ecology r and K strategists please help

Does anyone know what the "K" of k-strategist stands for? I know the "r" in r-strategist stands for rapid but cannot find what the k stands for. Thanks!
 
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Carrying capacity, I think.
 
r is usually rate.

They each come from the logistic differential equation:

dP/dt = rP/K(K-P), where P is the population. If you know some calculus you can always deduce r and K strategies from this equation. Here, K is clearly carrying capacity, and r is some kind of growth rate.
 

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