Narrow Niche
Definition
A narrow niche refers to a specific and limited set of environmental conditions in which a species can survive and reproduce successfully.
Analogy
Imagine a picky eater who only likes to eat one particular type of food from one specific restaurant. They have a very narrow niche when it comes to their food preferences, just like some species have a very specific set of conditions they need to thrive.
Related terms
Generalist Species: A generalist species is able to adapt and survive in a wide range of environmental conditions.
Specialist Species: A specialist species has a narrow niche and requires very specific environmental conditions to survive.
Competitive Exclusion Principle: This principle states that two species with identical niches cannot coexist indefinitely in the same habitat.
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