A zoologist has found that a certain species of woodpecker nests only in dense, old-growth forests and feeds on large insect larvae from the upper canopy. She has described this species':
A) resource band.
B) resource spectrum.
C) habitat.
D) niche.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description of where the woodpecker lives (dense, old-growth forests) and what it eats (large insect larvae from the upper canopy) outlines its niche, which includes its role in the ecosystem, its habitat, and its interactions with the environment and other organisms.

A Zoologist Has Found That a Certain Species of Woodpecker