One Reason That the Realized Niche and Fundamental Niche Are

Question

One reason that the realized niche and fundamental niche are not typically the same is:
A) limiting resources.
B) reproductive potential.
C) extinction event.
D) species diversity.
E) species sparsity.

Accepted Answer

The realized niche is often narrower than the fundamental niche due to limiting resources, which can include food, space, and other environmental factors that restrict the ability of a species to occupy its entire potential habitat.