Question

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 1

Answer: (A)

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.