Discussion centering around how the evolution of species affects where they are able to live.
Outline and discuss the fundamental niche and the range of tolerance dealing with the abiotic conditions species can tolerate.
Display the graph showing the ideal conditions and that survival, growth, and reproductions will occur under these conditions.
Discuss that happens as the individuals move beyond these conditions, and even further beyond.
Define the fundamental niche.
Examine the biotic factors which limit the locations within the niche.
Define and discuss the realized niche, the niche specialist, and the niche generalist specie.
Discuss how the mobility of species will determine their ability to adapt and survive as the environment changes.