Ecological niche VS Habitat

Ecological Niche

Habitat

Definition

Niche is the interrelationship between the species, with all the living and non-living factors influencing it, i.e., Profession

A habitat is the specific place or conditions where an organism lives, i.e., address.

Scope

includes the species' interactions, behaviours, and resource use within the ecosystem.

Focuses on the physical and geographical area where the species is found.

Inclusive Factors

Includes biotic factors (e.g., food sources, competitors, predators) and abiotic factors (e.g., temperature, soil type).

Primarily concerned with the abiotic aspects of the environment (e.g., climate, vegetation type).

Dynamic Nature

Changeable over time because of competition, adaptation, or environmental changes.

Tends to be stable, indicating the specific geographic location where a species is typically found.

Examples

Xerophytic plants have developed many adaptations to live in dry ecological conditions

A desert, a coral reef and a freshwater pond can be examples of different habitats.