What is an ecological niche? For a given species, why is the realized niche often smaller than the fundamental niche? [answer in 2 to 6 sentences]
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An ecological niche refers to the role or function of a species within an ecosystem, including its behavior, interactions with other species, and its use of available resources such as food, water, and habitat. Show more…
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