Habitat
Habitat is a term used in ecology to describe the natural environment in which an organism lives. This includes the physical and biotic conditions that an organism needs to grow, survive and reproduce. A habitat can range from a small area such as a pond, to a large area such as a forest or desert.
Definition[edit | edit source]
A habitat is defined as the type of natural environment in which a particular species of organism lives. It is characterized by both physical and biological features. A species' habitat is those places where it can find food, shelter, protection and mates for reproduction.
Types of Habitats[edit | edit source]
There are many different types of habitats, including:
- Terrestrial habitats such as forests, grasslands, deserts, and mountains.
- Aquatic habitats such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds.
- Microhabitats which are small, specific areas within a larger habitat.
Habitat Selection[edit | edit source]
Habitat selection is the process by which organisms choose the habitat in which they live. It is influenced by a variety of factors, including the availability of food and shelter, the presence of predators, and the suitability of the environment for reproduction.
Habitat Loss[edit | edit source]
Habitat loss is a major threat to biodiversity. It is caused by a variety of human activities, including deforestation, urbanization, and climate change. Habitat loss can lead to the extinction of species and the loss of ecosystem services.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
Habitat Resources | ||
---|---|---|
|
|
Translate to: East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD