Which of the following statements about the fundamental and realized niche is false?
A)A species' realized niche could be the same size as its fundamental niche.
B)A species' realized niche could be smaller than its fundamental niche.
C)A species' fundamental niche can be smaller than its realized niche.
D)The extent of the realized niche is determined,in part,by intraspecific completion.
E)The extent of the fundamental niche is determined,in part,by conditions of the physical environment.

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A species' fundamental niche cannot be smaller than its realized niche; the fundamental niche represents the full range of conditions and resources a species can theoretically use, while the realized niche is the portion actually utilized due to biotic interactions.

Which of the Following Statements About the Fundamental and Realized