A habitat is the place where an organism lives. It includes the physical environment, such as the soil, water, and air, as well as the other living things that share the space.
For example, a fish's habitat is the ocean. The ocean provides the fish with the water it needs to survive, as well as food and shelter from predators.
Other animals have different habitats. A bird's habitat might be a forest, a tree, or even a birdhouse. A snake's habitat might be a desert, a grassland, or a swamp.
The habitat of an organism is important because it provides the things the organism needs to survive.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect and restore habitats.
Noun: habitat.
Adjective: habitat-forming.
Verb: habitate.
The word "habitat" comes from the Latin word "habitare", which means "to dwell" or "to live". The Latin word is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "ghabh-", which also means "to dwell" or "to live".
What is a habitat?
Address
Developing Experts Limited
Exchange Street Buildings
35-37 Exchange Street
Norwich
NR2 1DP
UK
Phone
01603 273515
Email
[email protected]
Copyright 2025 Developing Experts, All rights reserved.
Unlock expert-designed lessons, resources, and assessments tailored for educators. No credit card required.
Claim Your Free Trial →
