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Q. Which of the following best describes the term “Ecological Niche”?

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The functional role of an organism in the ecological system.
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The part of the earth which is inhabited by living organisms.
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The flora and fauna of a geographical area.
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The area in which an organism or a population of organisms is adapted to live and grow.
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Solution

The correct option is A The functional role of an organism in the ecological system.

Explanation:

Each organism has an invariably defined range of conditions that it can tolerate, diversity in the resources it utilizes and a distinct functional role in the ecological system, all these together comprise its niche.


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