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Which of the following best describes an ecological niche?
Which of the following best describes an ecological niche?
What is the main characteristic of consumers in an ecosystem?
What is the main characteristic of consumers in an ecosystem?
Why can organisms coexist with a sustainable amount of competition?
Why can organisms coexist with a sustainable amount of competition?
What are some examples of things that may be part of a species' ecological niche?
What are some examples of things that may be part of a species' ecological niche?
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How many main types of consumers are there in an ecosystem?
How many main types of consumers are there in an ecosystem?
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True or false: Ecological niche refers to the role and position of an organism in an ecosystem?
True or false: Ecological niche refers to the role and position of an organism in an ecosystem?
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True or false: Organisms with overlapping ecological niches do not compete with each other?
True or false: Organisms with overlapping ecological niches do not compete with each other?
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True or false: Consumers are organisms that produce their own food?
True or false: Consumers are organisms that produce their own food?
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True or false: Herbivores are organisms that only consume plant tissue?
True or false: Herbivores are organisms that only consume plant tissue?
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True or false: Competition is reduced when two organisms share the exact same ecological niche?
True or false: Competition is reduced when two organisms share the exact same ecological niche?
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Study Notes
Ecological Niche
- The term "ecological niche" describes the role and position of an organism in an ecosystem.
- An ecological niche encompasses the activities and physical conditions an organism needs to survive, as well as its interactions with its biotic and abiotic environment.
- Examples of things that may be part of a species' ecological niche include:
- Migration patterns
- Reproductive cycles
- Diet
- What eats it
- Activity levels
- Other behaviors
- No two species share the exact same ecological niche, allowing them to coexist with a sustainable amount of competition.
- The ecological niche of two organisms may overlap, causing some competition.
Consumers
- Consumers are organisms that rely on other organisms for food, rather than making their own.
- There are four main types of consumers:
- Herbivores: organisms that only eat plant (producer) tissue.
- Consumers rely on other consumers and producers for food.
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Test your knowledge of ecological niches with this quiz! Explore the role and position of organisms in ecosystems, including their survival needs, interactions with the environment, and more. Perfect for students studying sustainable ecosystems and climate change.
