UPSC Ecology And Environment Ecology and Environment Question Bank Ecology And Environment

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    The abundance of a species population, within its habitat, is called:

    A) Relative density 

    B) Regional density

    C) Absolute density

    D) Niche density.

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Niche is specific part of habitat occupied by individuals of a species which is circumscribed by its range of tolerance, range of movement, microclimate, type of food and its availability, shelter, type of predator, and timing of activity. A habitat has several ecological niches and supports a number of species. An ecological niche is used by a single species. Two or more species cannot use the same niche despite having a mutualistic association. The abundances of a species population within its habitat is called niche density.


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