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Title
Level
Credits
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to, with
guidance: describe the ecological niche of an animal species;
and investigate and report an aspect of the animal species
ecological niche.
Classification
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Definitions
Ecological niche is defined as the role of an organism in a community in terms of the
habitat it occupies, its interactions with other organisms, and its effect on the
environment.
Adaptive features refers to structural, behavioural, and physiological.
With guidance means the assessor supports the candidate throughout the
investigation; however the investigation is candidate driven. The assessor may set
the parameters and provide general information. The assessor will monitor
candidate progress, solve problems through questioning the candidate, provide
resource suggestions, and suggest possible new directions in the investigation.
Scientific reporting guidelines should be provided that set the procedures.
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1.2
The adaptive features of the animal are described in relation to the animal
species habitat and/or niche.
Range
Outcome 2
Investigate and report an aspect of the animal species ecological niche.
Evidence requirements
2.1
2.2
3.1
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Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
21 December 1995
31 December 2013
Review
31 October 1996
31 December 2013
Revision
7 July 1999
31 December 2013
Revision
13 March 2003
31 December 2013
Review
20 September 2012
N/A
0226
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