How Might an Ecologist Test Whether a Species Is Occupying

Multiple Choice

How might an ecologist test whether a species is occupying its realized or its fundamental niche?

A) Study the temperature range and humidity requirements of the species.
B) Observe if the niche size changes after the addition of nutritional resources to the habitat.
C) Observe if the niche size changes after the introduction of a similar non-native species.
D) Measure the change in reproductive success when the species is subjected to environmental stress.
E) Remove a competitor species to see if the species expands its range.