Question

The term ‘Niche’ denotes the ______ role played by an organism in its environment.

Options

• chemical

• functional

• biological

• physical

Answer 1

The term ‘Niche’ denotes the functional role played by an organism in its environment.

Explanation:

In ecology, a niche is often described as an organism’s “ecological job.” The functional role refers to how it interacts with its environment, what it eats, and how it contributes to the ecosystem.