Ecological Niches
Definition
An ecological niche refers to the role a species plays in its ecosystem, including its interactions with other organisms and its environment.
Analogy
Think of an ecological niche as a job in a company. Just like how each employee has specific tasks and interacts differently with others, every species has unique roles and relationships within their ecosystem.
Related terms
Habitat: The physical environment where an organism lives.
Community Ecology: The study of how communities of organisms interact with each other.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
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