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Fundamental niche
The fundamental niche is the full range of conditions and resources a species could theoretically use if there were no competition, predators, or other limiting factors.
Niche
A niche describes the role of a species in its environment, including how it interacts with biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors.
Realized niche
A realized niche is the actual conditions in which a species exists due to competition, predation, and environmental constraints.