Asked by Khadija Fatima on Sep 24, 2024
What is a basis for classifying an organism as an indicator?
A) its range of tolerance
B) its niche
C) its range of tolerance and its niche
D) its size
Range of Tolerance
is the breadth of environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, light, etc.) within which a particular species can survive and reproduce.
Niche
In ecology, a role or position that an organism or species has in its environment, including how it obtains its food, how it interacts with other organisms, and its contribution to the ecosystem.
- Comprehend the markers of ecological well-being and alterations in the environment.
- Comprehend the significance of biodiversity for ecological equilibrium and the notion of ecological niches.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the markers of ecological well-being and alterations in the environment.
- Comprehend the significance of biodiversity for ecological equilibrium and the notion of ecological niches.