Competition for resources like food and space cause the growth rate to stop increasing, so the population levels off. ... The carrying capacity (K) is the maximum population size that can be supported in a particular area without destroying the habitat. Limiting factors determine the carrying capacity of a population. Population Growth Limits | CK-12 Foundation
even with some characteristics it can be past down with out even being around said parent mostly things like habits example: being more likely to have a addiction to anything doesn't have to be bad substances it part of ur gene make up
