The _____ of a species is usually the result of predation, competition, and other types of interaction between species.
A)habitat
B)fundamental niche
C)realized niche
D)abiotic environment
E)resource partitioning

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The realized niche of a species refers to the actual set of environmental conditions, resources, and habitats that a species occupies as a result of interactions with other species such as competition, predation, and resource partitioning. The fundamental niche (B) refers to the full range of conditions and resources that a species can theoretically occupy without competition or predation. Habitat (A) refers to the physical location where a species lives. Abiotic environment (D) refers to non-living factors such as temperature, precipitation, and soil type that affect the survival and growth of organisms. Resource partitioning (E) refers to the process by which competing species divide resources to reduce competition and increase survival. While resource partitioning can be involved in creating the realized niche, it is not the only factor that contributes to niche differentiation.

The _____ of a Species Is Usually the Result of Predation