What is a habitat? Explain terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
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Examples of terrestrial habitats are Desert, Mountains, Forest, Grassland, Garden, Field, Soil and Homes. A cactus plant and camel live in a dry land called desert. So we can say that cactus and camel live in a terrestrial habitat (called desert). A water based habitat is called an aquatic habitat.
A habitat is a place where an organism makes its home. A habitat meets all the environmental conditions an organism needs to survive.
Terrestrial habitats ( land)
Terrestrial habitat is a habitat that is found predominantly on land. Terrestrial habitats are spread out across a large range of environments such as caves, deserts, farms, forests, grasslands, shorelines, wetlands, etc.
Examples: cats, ants, spiders.
Aquatic habitats ( water)
Water supports many lives. Organisms which survive in water are called aquatic animals. They depend on water for their food, shelter, reproduction and all other life activities. These animals breathe air or oxygen that has been dissolved in water by specialized organs called gills, or directly through the skin.
Examples: Whales and Dolphins, fish, lobsters, octopuses.