Question

What did Darwin mean by 'niche'?

• A. A job or position that is very suitable for someone, especially one that they like.
• B. An area or position that is exactly suitable for a small group of the same type.
• C. It describes how a species interacts with and lives in a particular habitat.
• D. It was meant to describe the movement of humans in search of food.

Answer 1

The correct option is C It describes how a species interacts with and lives in a particular habitat.

Darwin used the word 'niche' to describe how a species interacts with its environment and learns to adapt to the environment to get more benefits, or to survive.