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AP Environmental Sciencehardmcq1 pt

A species' niche is narrower than its tolerance range would allow. What best explains this?

A.Competitors exclude it from part of its potential range

B.Its tolerance range is measured wrong

C.Species never use their full tolerance

D.Abiotic factors are irrelevant

Explanation

Core Concept

The realized niche is the fundamental tolerance range shrunk by competition, predation, and other species — a real-world constraint.

Correct Answer

ACompetitors exclude it from part of its potential range

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