Question

question 2 (1 point)
within the survival niche of a species there is a smaller range of environmental variables within which the species can both survive and successfully reproduce. this is called the organisms _____ niche.
preferred
ecosystem
optimal
fundamental
home

Explanation:

The question describes a niche where a species can both survive and reproduce, which is a subset of the survival niche. The optimal niche refers to the range of environmental conditions where an organism functions best, including successful reproduction, fitting the description.

Answer:

optimal