- Featured examples of ecological niches
- 1- Kirtland Warbler (
- 2- Andean condor (
- 3- Cactus (Family of plants
- 4- Panda bear (
- 5- Blue whale (
- 6- European robin (
- 7- Green Anaconda (
- 8- Monarch Butterfly (
- 9- Emperor Penguin (
- 10 - Flame (
- References
The ecological niche is the position that a species occupies in the ecosystem, interacting with the other members of its biological community.
It is understood as the specific role or role that each species exercises within a biological community. This includes competition, parasitism, predation and mutualism between species, in addition to some abiotic factors such as soil, humidity and temperature.
Two species that have exactly the same niche could not coexist in the same habitat for long periods, for reasons of survival.
Featured examples of ecological niches
The description of an ecological niche can include the life history of the species, details about the habitat and the position of the organism as part of the food chain.
Here are some examples:
1- Kirtland Warbler (
It is endemic to the Jack Pine forests of northern Michigan. This species grows in dense forests with more than 64 hectares.
The Kirtland warbler nests at ground level, under the branches of trees less than 1.5 meters high. They feed on insects, berries and fruits, especially in winter.
2- Andean condor (
It makes life in South America, it extends through the Andes mountain range and its surroundings. They also surround the coasts adjacent to the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The Andean condor is merely a scavenger.
3- Cactus (Family of plants
Cacti thrive in arid areas of America and in the African tropics. It has the property of storing water inside and has long roots to absorb water from the underground soil.
It is usually food for desert species such as rodents, deer and rams.
4- Panda bear (
They live in the southwest and north of China, in bamboo forests. Its diet consists predominantly of consuming bamboos, and to a lesser extent it feeds on fish, insects and even small mammals.
5- Blue whale (
They are found mainly in the Antarctic, Indian and northeast Pacific Oceans.
They feed exclusively on small crustaceans called "krill", and thanks to their large size they are not subject to predation.
6- European robin (
It is found throughout the European continent, North Africa and some Atlantic islands.
Its diet is extensive and is made up of seeds, berries, fruits and even small invertebrates.
7- Green Anaconda (
It is endemic to South America and is found in the flooded plains and on the banks of rivers. It is found predominantly in the Orinoco River basin in Venezuela.
It is omnivorous, but its favorite food is the capybara, also known as capybara or chigüire.
8- Monarch Butterfly (
Typical migratory species of North America. When it is a caterpillar, it feeds on the Asclepias curassavica plant, known as milkweed or blood flower; As an adult, the monarch butterfly feeds on fruit nectars.
9- Emperor Penguin (
It lives only in Antarctica, and spends most of its time submerged in water, hunting for fish, small crustaceans, and squid.
10 - Flame (
It is found in South America, more specifically in Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile and Argentina.
Its diet consists of the intake of grass and grass, and it can endure periods of famine and thirst.
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