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Correct Answer: Option (B) — Ecological niche
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference Verified- Ecological niche encompasses both the physical microhabitat occupied by an organism and its functional role/trophic position within the biological community.
- Habitat refers strictly to the physical address/location where an organism lives.
- Ecotone is a zone of transition between two distinct ecosystems.
- Home range is the geographical area traversed by an animal during its routine daily activities.
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