Niche vs. Habitat

Nichenoun

(architecture) A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.

Nichenoun

(ecology) A function within an ecological system to which an organism is especially suited.

Nichenoun

(by extension) Any position of opportunity for which one is well-suited, such as a particular market in business.

Nichenoun

An arrow woven into a Muslim prayer rug pointing in the direction of Mecca.

Nicheverb

(transitive) To place in a niche.

Nicheverb

To specialize in a niche, or particular narrow section of the market.

Nicheadjective

Pertaining to or intended for a market niche; having specific appeal.

Nichenoun

A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. Hence, any similar position, literal or figurative.

Nichenoun

a position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it;

Nichenoun

a small concavity

Nichenoun

an enclosure that is set back or indented

Nichenoun

(ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species)

Habitatnoun

Conditions suitable for an organism or population of organisms to live.

Habitatnoun

A place or type of site where an organism or population naturally occurs.

Habitatnoun

A terrestrial or aquatic area distinguished by geographic, abiotic and biotic features, whether entirely natural or semi-natural.

Habitatnoun

A place in which a person lives.

Habitatnoun

The natural abode, locality or region of an animal or plant.

Habitatnoun

Place where anything is commonly found.

Habitatnoun

the type of environment in which an organism or group normally lives or occurs;

Habitat

In ecology, the term habitat summarises the array of resources, physical and biotic factors that are present in an area, such as to support the survival and reproduction of a particular species. A species habitat can be seen as the physical manifestation of its ecological niche.