ecological niche

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Noun ecological niche has 1 sense

niche, ecological niche - (ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species)
--₁ is a kind of condition, status

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Ecological Niche

Definition: An ecological niche refers to the specific role and position occupied by a species within its environment, including the physical space it inhabits, its interactions with other species, and its utilization of resources.

Examples

Noun:

The fox occupies a solitary ecological niche within the forest.
Hummingbirds have a specialized ecological niche as pollinators.
The coral reef supports a diverse range of ecological niches.

Adjective:

Scientists study the ecological niche preferences of different animal species.
The plant has adapted to fill a particular ecological niche in the desert ecosystem.
Understanding the ecological niche overlap between predators is crucial for conservation efforts.

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