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niche: see ecology ecology, study of the relationships of organisms to their physical environment and to one another. The study of an individual organism or a single species is termed autecology; the study of groups of organisms is called synecology. ..... Click the link for more information. . nicheSmallest unit of a habitat that is occupied by an organism. A habitat niche is the physical space occupied by the organism; an ecological niche is the role the organism plays in the community of organisms found in the habitat. The activities of an organism and its relationships to other organisms are determined by its particular structure, physiology, and behaviour. niche 1. a recess in a wall, esp one that contains a statue 2. any similar recess, such as one in a rock face 3. Commerce relating to or aimed at a small specialized group or market 4. Ecology the role of a plant or animal within its community and habitat, which determines its activities, relationships with other organisms, etc. niche [nich] (ecology) The unique role or way of life of a plant or animal species. (geology) A shallow cave or reentrant produced by weathering and erosion near the base of a rock face or cliff or beneath a waterfall. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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