MCQ
The niche of a population is defined as
  • A
    Set of condition that interacts
  • B
    Place where it lives
  • Set of conditions and resources it uses
  • D
    Geographical area that it covers

Answer

Correct option: C.
Set of conditions and resources it uses
c
Niche is the specific physical space occupied by an organism and the functional role of organism in the ecosystem. Thus, an organism's niche is defined by the types of food it consumes, its predators, temperature, tolerance, etc.

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