Question
Biology Question on Organisms and their Environments
The 'niche' of a species is meant for
A
habitat and specific functions of a species
B
specific place where an organism lives
C
specific species function and its competitive power
D
none of these.
Answer
habitat and specific functions of a species
Explanation
Solution
Niche is specific part of habitat occupied by individuals of a species which is circumscribed by its range of tolerance, range of movement, microclimate, type of food and its availability, shelter, type of predator, and timing of activity. A habitat has several ecological niches and supports a number of species. An ecological niche is used by a single species. Two or more species cannot use the same niche despite having a mutualistic association.