Question

Ecological niche is:

• A. the surface area of the ocean
• B. an ecologically adapted zone
• C. the physical position and functional role of a species within the community
• D. formed of all plants and animals living at the bottom of a lake

Answer 1

The correct option is C

the physical position and functional role of a species within the community

Ecological niche is the interactions of a species with the other members of its community. In other words it is defined as the position and function of an organism in an ecosystem.