Niche

Definition

A niche refers to the specific role or position that an organism occupies within its ecosystem, including its interactions with other organisms and its use of resources.

Related terms

Habitat:

The physical location where an organism lives within its ecosystem.

Competition:

The struggle between organisms for limited resources such as food, water, and shelter.

Ecological Niche Modeling: A method used to predict the distribution and potential habitat of species based on environmental conditions.