Question 32
Ecosystem and Ecological FactorsA caterpillar and an aphid living in different parts of the same plant can be said to
- A.occupy the same ecological niche
- B.be in different habitats
- C.occupy different ecological niches
- D.be in similar microhabitats
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (occupy different ecological niches)
Explanation
A niche is an organism's role and way of life. The caterpillar chews leaves while the aphid sucks sap from another part, so they share a habitat but have different niches.