Question

Define the term habitat with an example.

Answer 1

In ecology, a habitat is 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. 

Different Habitats

1) Forest Habitat.
2) Desert Habitat.
3) Water Habitat.
4) Grassland Habitat.
5) Tundra Habitat.

Answer 2

The definition of the word habitat is -

Habitat is a locality or an area where various community dwells and serves as the combining site of factors, physical features and also barriers.

Forest, water, grasslands, etc, also serves as habitats for different organisms.

While aquarium and estuaries are considered as man made habitats.

The factors like temperature, light, water and also soil results in variations in the different habitats.