Which one of the following correctly represents an organism and its ecological niche?
A
Nepenthes and pond
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B
Desert locust (Schistocerca) and desert
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C
Plant lice (Aphids) and leaves
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D
Vultures and dense forest
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Solution
The correct option is C Plant lice (Aphids) and leaves An ecological niche refers to the position occupied by an organism in an environment and also its functional role. Aphids are small sap-sucking insects which do a great deal of damage to plants and are the most destructive pests of plants. Thus they play important role in destroying crops.