Question

13 multiple choice 1 point which correctly pairs a niche type with its definition? realized niche - includes all potential resources fundamental niche - restricted by competition fundamental niche - includes all possible roles the species could occupy realized niche - occurs in absence of competition

Explanation:

• Realized niche: It is the niche that a species actually occupies in the presence of competitors. It is restricted by competition, predation, and other biotic and abiotic factors.
• Fundamental niche: It is the full range of environmental conditions and resources that a species could potentially occupy and use, in the absence of limiting factors such as competition. So, it includes all possible roles the species could occupy.

Answer:

Fundamental niche - includes all possible roles the species could occupy