Question

Write a short note on the niche.

Answer 1

A niche is a complete description of how an organism relates to its physical and biological environment. It includes not only the physical space an organism occupies but also its functional roles in a community. Different species in the same habitat can have different niches based on their roles, such as consumers or producers. Two species cannot occupy the same niche for long, as it leads to competition and the survival of the fittest. Ecological niches cover spatial, trophic, and multidimensional aspects of an organism’s existence.