Describes the total range of environmental conditions that are suitable for a species existence without the effects of interspecific competition and predation from other species.
The multidimensional space that an animal would occupy under optimal conditions in the absence of competitors; also called preferred niche. Contrast with realized niche.
the full potential range of the physical, chemical, and the biological factors a species can use if there is no competition from other species. See ecological niche. Compare with realized niche.