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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 2 Objective Question
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17. The realised niche of a species refers to
Options
A All theoretically possible conditions for survival
B The portion of the niche actually occupied, limited by competition, predation, and dispersal barriers
Correct Answer
C A synonym for the fundamental niche
D A niche with no biotic limitations
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

While the fundamental niche is the full potential range, the realized niche is the actual restricted environment a species inhabits due to biotic pressures.

Hint

The actual space occupied after accounting for competitors and predators.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 377 of 737
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