Habitat & Niche

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the place or kind of place in which an animal or plant naturally lives.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism or species within an ecosystem, including its habitat, resource use, and interactions with other organisms.

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What is an example of a habitat?

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A savanna, forest, desert, or ocean.

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What is an example of a niche for a lion?

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The niche of a lion includes being a carnivore and a top predator in its ecosystem.

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What is the niche of a honeybee?

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The niche of a honeybee includes pollinating flowers.

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What type of organism is a lion?

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A lion is a carnivore, meaning it primarily eats meat.

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What type of organism is a honeybee?

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A honeybee is an herbivore, as it primarily feeds on nectar and pollen.

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How does a habitat differ from a niche?

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A habitat refers to the environment where an organism lives, while a niche refers to the role the organism plays in that environment.

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Can two species occupy the same niche?

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No, two species cannot occupy the same niche in the same habitat for a long time due to competition.

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What is an example of a habitat for a crocodile?

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A wetland or river.