Each species occupies a _______ that is defined in terms of space and how that space is used by the organism.
A)ecological niche
B)habitat
C)microenvironment
D)microhabitat

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An ecological niche is the specific role and position that a species has in its environment, including how it interacts with biotic and abiotic factors. It encompasses the resources that a species uses, as well as how it contributes to ecosystem function. A habitat refers to the physical location where a species lives, but does not fully encompass its ecological role. Microenvironment and microhabitat refer to smaller-scale aspects of an organism's environment, such as a specific patch of soil or a crevice in a rock, and do not necessarily encompass the full range of resources and interactions that make up an ecological niche.

Each Species Occupies a _______ That Is Defined in Terms