Question

what does the term niche refer to in ecology? the process of one species outcompeting another the role and position a species has in its environment the physical space an organism occupies the number of individuals in a population

Explanation:

In ecology, a niche refers to the role and position a species has in its environment, including its interactions with other species and its use of resources. It is not about out - competing another species, the physical space alone, or population number.

Answer:

The role and position a species has in its environment