Question

1. what is the significance of ecological niches? a. they are irrelevant to the survival of species b. they are only important in artificial selection c. they ensure that all organisms have the same role d. they define the specific role of an organism within its environment 14. what consequence does the decline of bee populations have? a. threatened pollination and food supply b. improved ecosystem health c. no significant impact d. increased food production 15. what term refers to the internal body functions or processes that aid an organisms survival? a. environmental adaptations b. behavioral adaptations c. physiological adaptations d. structural adaptations

Explanation:

1. An ecological niche defines the specific role of an organism in its environment, including its interactions with other species and use of resources.
2. Bees are important pollinators. A decline in their populations threatens pollination, which is crucial for food - producing plants and thus the food supply.
3. Physiological adaptations refer to internal body functions or processes that aid an organism's survival, such as metabolic processes or hormone regulation.

Answer:

1. d. They define the specific role of an organism within its environment
2. a. Threatened pollination and food supply
3. c. Physiological adaptations