Hutchinsonian niche

The Hutchinsonian niche refers to the concept that a species' ecological role is defined by the range of environmental conditions and resources it can tolerate and utilize. Imagine a multi-dimensional space where each dimension represents a specific factor like temperature, food availability, or humidity. The niche encompasses all these conditions where the species can survive, grow, and reproduce. This idea emphasizes that a species' distribution is limited by multiple factors simultaneously, shaping where it can live and thrive within an ecosystem.