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Ecological niche is...

Ecological niche is

A

The surface area of the ocean

B

An ecologically adapted zone

C

The physical position and functional role of a species within the community

D

Formed of all plants and animals living at the bottom of a lake

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C
Ecological niche concept is given by J. Grinnell of organisms represent the range of conditions that it can tolerate, the resources it utilizes and its functional role in the ecological system.
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