Organisms Often Have Specific Environmental Requirements

question 14

Essay

Organisms often have specific environmental requirements. For example, many organisms can live only within a narrow range of temperatures, nutrient levels, pH, humidity, soil moisture, and soil type. They require specific nesting sites, mates, and prey. Which (if any) of these factors are considered resources? What distinguishes resources from the other environmental factors?

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Definitions:

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