Ecosystem Question 22

22. Niche of a species in an ecosystem refers to its

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(a) function at its place of occurrence

(b) place of its occurrence

(c) competitive ability

(d) centre of origin

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Answer : a

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(a) Niche is a specific part of the habitat that is determined by the functioning of the population like shelter, type of food, season etc.