Understanding Ecological Niches

What factors are included in an organism's ecological niche?

• Only who they mate with

• Only where they find shelter

• Where they find food, shelter, and mates

• Only where they find food

What happens when the niches of two organisms overlap?

• Competition for resources occurs

• They migrate to a new ecosystem

• They form a symbiotic relationship

• They share resources peacefully

How do birds avoid competition for nesting sites?

• By nesting on the same branch

• By finding different branches to nest on

• By sharing the same nest

• By not building nests at all