What is an ecological niche? a species' unique physical traits that suit it for its habitat the part of the habitat's resources that a species uses an organism's role in the food chain of an ecosystem the specific type of shelter an animal finds in its habitat the degree of relatedness between two species
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Step 1: An ecological niche refers to the specific role or position that a species has within an ecosystem, including how it interacts with the environment and other species. Show more…
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