Question

Which term describes the “occupation” of an organism within the community?

Options

• Competitive exclusion

• Habitat

• Niche

• Mimicry

Answer 1

Niche

Explanation:

Niche includes not only the physical space the organism occupies but also its functional role in the community, including how it interacts with the physical and biological environment. Different species in the same habitat can have distinct niches that define their role and interactions. Thus, a niche explains an organism’s way of life or “profession” in the ecosystem, differentiating it from its habitat or “address” alone.