Question

The sum of a species' use of the biotic and abiotic resources in its environment is called __________.

Answer 1

The answer is ecological niche. A species carving of its ecological niche is dependent on the distribution of resources in the environment and its competitors. It begins with behavioral adaptations. A species niche includes its nutrition, relationship with other species in the ecosystem, and habitat. There are two types of niches; realized niche (niche acquired when there is competition) and fundamental niche (niche acquired even without competition).