Multiple choice

Which term describes the relationship between a species/population and its ecosystem in which it is living and breeding?

  1. Niche

  2. Ecosystem

  3. Habitat

  4. Trophic level
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Explanation

A niche describes the specific role and position of a species within its ecosystem - including what it eats, where it lives, how it reproduces, and how it interacts with other organisms. A habitat is just the physical location, while a niche is the species' ecological 'profession'.

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