Ecological niche
- Pronunciation
- /ek-oh-loh-jee-kul neesh/
- Category
- Ecology
- Singular
- Ecological niche
- Plural
- Ecological niches
Definition
The role and position an organism occupies within its environment, including its interactions with other organisms and its dependence on resources.
Etymology
From Greek 'niché' meaning 'a place' or 'a corner'.
Example
The ecological niche of a wolf involves hunting large prey, competing with other predators, and relying on specific habitats.