10.1

Question 1

Niche

Answer 1

The specific role or function an organism plays within its ecosystem, encompassing its habitat, resources, and interactions with other species and the environment.

Question 2

Realized niche vs. Fundamental niche

Answer 2

The fundamental niche represents the full range of environmental conditions a species could occupy, while the realized niche is the actual range of conditions a species does occupy, often limited by interactions with other species like competition or predation.

Question 3

Mutualism

Answer 3

A type of symbiotic relationship where two or more species benefit from interacting with each other

Question 4

What is likely to happen if the niches of two species overlap a little? Overlap a lot?

Answer 4

Mild competition, potentially leading to resource partitioning or coexistence

Question 5

Compare and contrast different interspecies interactions, give examples of each type