Apentix/AP Biology/Unit 8: Ecology/Question
AP Biologymediummcq1 pt

An organism's realized niche differs from its fundamental niche because

A.competition and predation restrict where it actually lives
B.the fundamental niche is always smaller
C.niches never overlap
D.the two terms are identical

Explanation

Core Concept

The fundamental niche is the full range it COULD occupy; interactions with other species shrink that to the realized niche.

Correct Answer

Acompetition and predation restrict where it actually lives

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