The ‘niche’ of a species is meant for 

(a) habitat and specific functions of a species 

(b) specific place where an organism lives 

(c) specific species function and its competitive power 

(d) none of these.

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(a) Niche is specific part of habitat occupied by individuals of a species which is circumscribed by its range of tolerance, range of movement, microclimate, type of food and its availability, shelter, type of predator, and timing of activity. A habitat has several ecological niches and supports a number of species. An ecological niche is used by a single species. Two or more species cannot use the same niche despite having a mutualistic association.

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