Question

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

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

Answer 1

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.