What is an ecological niche?

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Emilia Alcaraz · Accepted Answer

An ecological niche is the role and the position a species has within an ecosystem.

A niche is more than just the species' environment. A niche is made up of the species' habitat, place in the food chain, how the species alters and is altered by its environment and other members of the ecosystem.

A description of an animal's niche made include the temperature at which it can survive, the amount and type of food it consumes, the predators it has, whether it is active during the night or day, what competitors it has, and so forth.

According to the competitive exclusion principle, it is impossible for two species to occupy the same niche for an extended period of time.

Vivian Ahern · Answer

undefined An ecological niche refers to the role and position of a species within its ecosystem, including how it interacts with biotic and abiotic factors, its behavior, and its habitat requirements. It encompasses the species' place in the food chain, its physical environment, and its interactions with other organisms. Each species occupies a unique niche, which helps maintain balance and biodiversity within the ecosystem.