A niche for a species of salamander is determined by the density of individuals in the area,soil temperature,amounts of precipitation,and food availability.Thus,the niche would be modeled as a:
A) Fundamental niche dimension
B) A four-dimensional niche volume
C) A two-dimensional niche volume
D) You could not model this niche

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The niche of a species is determined by multiple environmental factors, which makes it multidimensional. In this case, the niche is described by four dimensions: density of individuals, soil temperature, precipitation, and food availability. Therefore, the niche would be modeled as a four-dimensional niche volume.

A Niche for a Species of Salamander Is Determined by the Density