A species of fish is found to require a certain water temperature, a particular oxygen content of the water, a particular depth, a rocky substrate on the bottom, and a variety of nutrients in the form of microscopic plants and animals to thrive. These requirements describe its
A)dimensional profile.
B)ecological niche.
C)prime habitat.
D)resource partition.
E)home base.

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The description of the fish's requirements outlines its ecological niche, which encompasses all the environmental factors and resources necessary for the species to survive and reproduce. A niche describes the role that a species plays in an ecosystem, including its habitat, food sources, and interactions with other species. While the other options may be related to certain aspects of the fish's requirements, none of them fully describe the overall niche of the fish.

A Species of Fish Is Found to Require a Certain