An association of individuals of different species living in the same habitat and having functional interactions is -
- Ecological niche
- Ecosystem
- Population
- Biotic community
Answer
(4) Biotic community
Solution
Population = individuals of one species living in an area.
Biotic community = populations of different species living together in the same habitat and interacting with one another.
Ecosystem = biotic community + its abiotic (physical) environment.
Ecological niche = the functional role and range of conditions of a single species.
∴ The association described is a biotic community.
Answer: (4)