How Might an Ecologist Test Whether a Species Is Occupying

question 60

Multiple Choice

How might an ecologist test whether a species is occupying its realized or its fundamental niche?

• A) Study the temperature range and humidity requirements of the species.
• B) Observe if the niche size changes after the addition of nutritional resources to the habitat.
• C) Observe if the niche size changes after the introduction of a similar non-native species.
• D) Measure the change in reproductive success when the species is subjected to environmental stress.
• E) Remove a competitor species to see if the species expands its range.

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