Habitat and Niche Flashcards
1
Q
Habitat:
A
the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism. Habitat provides factors necessary for survival of individuals and populations.
examples:
- cover
- nesting and birthing sites
- feeding sites
- den or hibernation sites
2
Q
Niche:
A
Is how a organism makes a living.
examples:
- how an organism responds to the distribution of resources and competitors.
- how an organism alters those same factors