Q: Which one of the following terms describes not only the physical space occupied by an organism, but also its functional role in the community of organisms?
a) Ecotone b) Ecological niche c) Habitat d) Home range
Correct Answer: Option (b)
The ecological niche is the ecological role and space that an organism fills in an ecosystem. The ecological niche involves both the place where an organism lives and the roles that an organism does in its habitat. Hence, option (b) is correct.
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