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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:

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

Adjective:

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

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