Consider the following statements 1 Niche is a functional role or plac...........

Environment and Ecology Concept of Ecology

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Consider the following statements:

1. Niche is a functional role or place of a species in an ecosystem.

2. No two species can have identical niches.

Which of the above statements are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

A niche is a unique functional role or a place of a species in an ecosystem. It includes all biological, physical and chemical factors that a species needs to survive healthily in the ecosystem. As it is a unique functional role, no two species share the same niche. Based on function, the niche can be divided into habitat niche, food niche, reproductive niche and physical and chemical niche.