Zone of Toleration
Definition
The zone of toleration refers to the range of environmental conditions in which a species can survive and reproduce. It includes factors such as temperature, pH levels, and availability of resources.
Related terms
Habitat: The specific place where an organism lives within its environment.
Niche: The role and position a species has in its environment, including its interactions with other organisms and its use of resources.
Limiting Factors: Environmental factors that restrict the growth or distribution of organisms within an ecosystem.
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