A niche is created by the intersection of resource constraints- an abstract resource space consisting of a unique combination of resources (information, access to materials, customers, and so on) that could permit a form to survive there. Forms thus either take advantage of a niche resource space" or fail. (Howard E. Aldrich)

A niche is created by the intersection of resource constraints- an abstract resource space consisting of a unique combination of resources (information, access to materials, customers, and so on) that could permit a form to survive there. Forms thus either take advantage of a niche resource space" or fail.

Howard E. Aldrich

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