The place (or surroundings) where a plant or animal lives is called its habitat.

  • Habitat means a dwelling place or home .
  • Habitat provides Food, Water, Air and Shelter to the animals.
  • Many kinds of plants and animals live in the same habitat.

 

Terrestrial Habitat:

The plants and animals that live on land are said to live in Terrestrial habitat.

Example - Forests, Deserts, Mountains, Coastal

 

Aquatic Habitat:

Habitat of plants and animals that live in water is known as Aquatic habitat.

Example - Lake, Rivers, Oceans

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