In general, a species' _____ niche will be smaller than its _____ niche due to interactions with other organisms in the community.
A)realized; fundamental
B)fundamental; realized
C)ecological; multidimensional
D)realized; multidimensional
E)multidimensional; fundamental

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A species' realized niche refers to the actual range of environmental conditions and resources that it occupies and uses due to interactions with other species in its community. On the other hand, its fundamental niche refers to the full range of environmental conditions and resources that it could potentially use in the absence of interaction. Since interactions with other organisms can limit the resources and conditions available to a species, its realized niche will be smaller than its fundamental niche.

In General, a Species' _____ Niche Will Be Smaller Than