Niche
Definition
A niche refers to the specific role or position that an organism occupies within its ecosystem, including its interactions with other organisms and its use of resources.
Analogy
Think of a niche as a job or occupation for an organism. Just like how different jobs require different skills and responsibilities, each organism has a unique niche that determines its place in the ecosystem.
Related terms
Habitat: The physical location where an organism lives within its ecosystem.
Competition: The struggle between organisms for limited resources such as food, water, and shelter.
Ecological Niche Modeling: A method used to predict the distribution and potential habitat of species based on environmental conditions.
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