Habitat

A habitat describes the place where many animals or plants live. Many different kinds of animals or plants can share the same habitat. In that case, it is called a biotope. A habitat can also be called an ecosystem or a biome. An ecosystem is when there are many living and non-living things working together in one habitat. Habitat is also called a dwelling place.

Animal habitats

Most animals live in one type of environment because they are best suited to it. We say they are 'adapted to this environment'. They live there. For example, animals such as frogs, newts, and ducks have webbed feet to help them swim in the water.There are different types of habitats.

Plant habitats

Just as animals adapt to the places they live, so do plants. Plants are adapted to a wide variety of habitats. As a result, each plant has certain characteristics. Some are adapted to living on land while others live in water. Plants that grow on land usually have stiff stems to hold them upright, while water plants tend to have less rigid stems because the water supports them.

Plants that live in dry climates like the desert have few or no leaves, and may, like cacti, store water when rain occurs. Their adaptations cut down water loss. Plants that grow in shaded areas have large leaves to capture as much sunlight as possible, or climb towards the light.