What Is A Niche?

The video explains how species in an ecosystem have unique adaptations that allow them to occupy different niches, reducing direct competition for resources. It highlights the diversity of niches in rainforests, where vertical positioning influences plant growth strategies. The video also describes the niche of the red-eyed tree frog, which lives in tall trees and uses camouflage and warning colors to avoid predators. Understanding an organism's nature requires considering its relationships with the environment and other organisms.

What is a niche in an ecosystem?

• A group of similar organisms

• A type of food an organism eats

• A role or position a species has in its environment

• A place where an organism lives

Why can many species coexist in a rainforest?

• They are all the same species

• They occupy different niches

• They all eat the same food

• They live in different countries

How do some plants in the rainforest canopy compete for light?

• By growing very tall and spreading their branches

• By absorbing water from the air

• By growing underground

• By having large leaves

What is a unique feature of the red-eyed tree frog's life cycle?

• They do not lay eggs

• Their tadpoles develop in water after hatching from leaves

• They lay eggs in the soil

• They hatch directly into adult frogs

How do red-eyed tree frogs use their coloration?

• To attract mates

• To blend in with the sky

• To warn predators

• To absorb sunlight