Asked by Kahmille Booker on Sep 24, 2024
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What is used to separate a species' realized niche from its fundamental niche?
A) competition for breeding locations among individuals within a species
B) competition for food with another species
C) competition for mates amongst individuals within a species
D) competition for food amongst individuals within a species
Fundamental Niche
The entire set of conditions under which an organism can survive and reproduce without the presence of competition or predators.
Competition For Food
occurs when two or more organisms or species vie for the same food resources in their habitat, which can influence the population and distribution of the species involved.
- Understand the determinants of speciation, extinction, and ecological niche development.
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AO
Allison Olvera4 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Competition for food with another species is the factor that is most likely to separate a species' realized niche from its fundamental niche. This is because when two species compete for the same food resources in an ecosystem, they are forced to use a narrower range of resources than they otherwise would. This can result in a species occupying a smaller niche than it would be capable of in the absence of competition.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the determinants of speciation, extinction, and ecological niche development.