Which of the following is not true with regards to the concept of niches?
A) A niche is the place where an organism lives.
B) A niche is the general method by which an organism attains its energy.
C) A species that is able to survive in a great range of environmental conditions and utilize a wide variety of food resources is a generalist species.
D) The giant panda feeds almost exclusively on various types of bamboo. This being the case, these organisms are said to have a narrow specialized niche.
E) In a rapidly-changing environment it is a great benefit to have a wide niche.

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A niche is not the place where an organism lives, but rather the role that an organism plays in its ecosystem, including its interactions with other organisms and its use of resources.

Which of the Following Is Not True with Regards to the Concept