Which of the following best describes a fundamental niche?

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Which of the following best describes a fundamental niche?

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The actual space an organism occupies due to competition The full range of conditions and resources a species can use in the absence of competition Correct The place where an organism builds its nest The interactions between predators and prey

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A fundamental niche includes all the possible conditions under which a species can exist without competition.

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