2.1.8—Niche

A habitat is where an organism lives; its niche is the conditions, resources, timing and interactions that describe how it survives and functions.

Use niche when explaining requirements or ecological role, not just location. One habitat can contain many niches.

A warbler’s habitat may be young jack-pine forest; its niche includes sandy soil, nesting timing, food and migration.

Habitat. Add feeding and competition to describe niche.

Habitat answers where; niche includes role and requirements.