Question

what is defined as \the entire function of what something can do in an ecosystem\?
detritivores niche
fundamental niche
realized niche

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the definitions:

• "Detritivores niche" refers to the role of detritivores (decomposers), not a general term for an organism’s full ecosystem function.
• "Fundamental niche" is the entire set of conditions and resources an organism can use in an ecosystem (its full potential function).
• "Realized niche" is the actual role an organism plays due to competition/predation (not the "entire function" but the restricted one).

Answer:

B. fundamental niche