biotic potential

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noun

the capacity of a population of organisms to increase in numbers under optimum environmental conditions.

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Origin of biotic potential

First recorded in 1930–35

Words nearby biotic potential

biotechnology, biotelemetry, bioterrorism, biotic, biotic factor, biotic potential, biotin, biotite, biotope, biotransformation, biotron

How to use biotic potential in a sentence

The eating disorder field remains divided over the potential efficacy of such measures.
How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models|Carrie Arnold|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But, as the people of Irving are now discovering, all of this poking and prodding is not without potential consequences.
26 Earthquakes Later, Fracking’s Smoking Gun Is in Texas|James Joiner|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
First, they allow Paul to siphon off attention from whichever potential candidate is making news.
Rand Paul’s Passive-Aggressive Trolling Campaign|Olivia Nuzzi|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The brokers then scout out potential “crew members” who can earn substantial discounts for working the journey.
Ghost Ships of the Mediterranean|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST

Is there any chance the potential 2016 hopeful will stand up to the right and embrace paid sick leave?
Christie Blames Parents for Bad Economy|Monica Potts|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Thus, Virginia is well-endowed geographically and has many potential resources for future progress.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
Then as a thin cloud of dust billowed up from the fallen rocks, a vision of its war potential burst upon him.
Restricted Tool|Malcolm B. Morehart
The crowd parted on either side, silenced and awed by the look of potential purpose in the face of this yesterday's hero.
When Valmond Came to Pontiac, Complete|Gilbert Parker
Equilibrium will be established whenever the potential of the system is equal to 0.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2.|Julius Stieglitz
Only the attorney who wraps the case around his heart can appreciate its vast potential.
The Professional Approach|Charles Leonard Harness

Scientific definitions for biotic potential

biotic potential

The maximum capacity of an individual or population to reproduce under optimal environmental conditions. Populations rarely reproduce at their biotic potential because of limiting factors such as disease, predation, and restricted food resources.