Multiple Choice
What is the primary function of decomposers in an ecosystem?
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48. Ecology
Introduction to Ecology
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In the context of ecology, what is an organism's niche?
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The food an organism consumes to survive.
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The role and position an organism has in its environment, including its interactions with other organisms.
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The genetic makeup of an organism that determines its traits.
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The physical space an organism occupies in its habitat.
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Understand that an organism's niche is a broad concept in ecology that encompasses more than just its physical space or diet.
Recognize that a niche includes the role and position an organism has in its environment, which involves how it interacts with other organisms, such as predators, prey, and competitors.
Consider the various factors that define a niche, such as the organism's habitat, its behavior, its diet, and its interactions with other species.
Differentiate between the niche and other related concepts, such as habitat (the physical space an organism occupies) and genetic makeup (which determines traits but is not the niche itself).
Remember that an organism's niche is dynamic and can change with environmental conditions and interactions with other species.
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