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			File:Antarctic_(js)_18.jpg\|Antarctic
			File:Ibex_in_the_French_Vanoise_National_Park.JPG\|Ibex in the French Vanoise National Park
			File:Epiphytes_(Dominica).jpg\|Epiphytes in Dominica
			File:Marsa_Alam_R18.jpg\|Marsa Alam
			File:Danau_Sentarum_2006.jpg\|Danau Sentarum
			File:A_leaf_beetle_(Aulacophora_indica)_peeking_from_a_leaf_hole_of_an_Alnus_nepalensis_tree_(cropped).jpg\|A leaf beetle peeking from a leaf hole
			File:Cryptoendolith.jpg\|Cryptoendolith
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	~~'''~~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.		{{Infobox habitat
			\| name = Habitat
			\| image =
			\| image_caption =
			\| type = Natural environment
			\| location = Global
			\| biodiversity = Varies
			}}

	~~==Definition==~~		A '''habitat''' is the natural environment in which an [[organism]] or a [[population]] lives and grows. It is characterized by both physical and biological features. A habitat differs from an [[ecosystem]] in that it refers specifically to the geographical areas that support the life of a particular species or group of species, whereas ecosystems refer to the interactions between various organisms and their environments.
	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~~.
			==Characteristics==
			Habitats are characterized by factors such as [[climate]], [[landscape]], [[geology]], and the availability of [[water]]. These factors determine the types of [[flora]] and [[fauna]] that can thrive in that environment. Habitats can range from the vast [[ocean]]s and [[rainforest]]s to more specific locales like [[coral reef]]s, [[desert]]s, and [[mountain]] ranges.

	==Types of Habitats==		==Types of Habitats==
	There are ~~many different~~ types of habitats, ~~including~~:		There are numerous types of habitats around the world, each supporting different types of life forms. Some of the major types include:

	* ~~'''Terrestrial~~ habitats~~''' such as forests~~, ~~grasslands~~, ~~deserts~~, and ~~mountains~~.		* [[Aquatic habitat]]s, which include [[freshwater]] habitats like [[lake]]s, [[river]]s, [[wetland]]s, and [[marine]] habitats like oceans and seas.
	* ~~'''Aquatic habitats''' such as oceans~~, ~~rivers~~, ~~lakes~~, and ~~ponds~~.		* [[Terrestrial habitat]]s, which include [[forest]]s, [[grassland]]s, [[desert]]s, and [[tundra]].
	* ~~'''Microhabitats''' which are small~~, ~~specific~~ areas ~~within a larger habitat~~.		* [[Urban habitat]]s, where many species have adapted to living in or around areas heavily modified by humans.

	==Habitat ~~Selection~~==		==Habitat Conservation==
	~~'''~~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 conservation]] is critical for protecting [[biodiversity]]. Many habitats are under threat from activities such as [[deforestation]], [[pollution]], [[urbanization]], and [[climate change]]. Conservation efforts include establishing [[protected area]]s, restoring damaged ecosystems, and implementing sustainable practices to minimize human impact.

	==~~Habitat Loss~~==		==Impact of Climate Change==
	~~'''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~~.		[[Climate change]] poses a significant threat to many habitats. Changes in temperature and weather patterns can alter habitats, making them inhospitable for the species that currently reside in them. This can lead to [[species migration]]s and even [[extinction]] if organisms cannot adapt quickly enough.

	==See Also==		==See Also==
	* [[Ecosystem]]		* [[Ecosystem]]
	* [[~~Biodiversity~~]]		* [[Biome]]
	* [[~~Conservation biology~~]]		* [[Wildlife]]
	* [[~~Ecology~~]]		* [[Environmental conservation]]

	~~==References==~~
	~~<references />~~

	[[Category:Ecology]]		[[Category:Ecology]]
	[[Category:~~Conservation biology~~]]		[[Category:Environmental science]]
	[[Category:~~Biodiversity~~]]		[[Category:Conservation]]

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'''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==
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==
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==
'''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==
'''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==
* [[Ecosystem]]
* [[Biodiversity]]
* [[Conservation biology]]
* [[Ecology]]

==References==
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[[Category:Ecology]]
[[Category:Conservation biology]]
[[Category:Biodiversity]]

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	{{environment-stub}}		{{environment-stub}}
			<gallery>
			File:Rotjan_-_Enderbury_Day_1_-_2nd_half_(62).JPG\|Enderbury Day 1
			File:Antarctic_(js)_18.jpg\|Antarctic
			File:Ibex_in_the_French_Vanoise_National_Park.JPG\|Ibex in the French Vanoise National Park
			File:Epiphytes_(Dominica).jpg\|Epiphytes in Dominica
			File:Marsa_Alam_R18.jpg\|Marsa Alam
			File:Danau_Sentarum_2006.jpg\|Danau Sentarum
			File:A_leaf_beetle_(Aulacophora_indica)_peeking_from_a_leaf_hole_of_an_Alnus_nepalensis_tree_(cropped).jpg\|A leaf beetle peeking from a leaf hole
			File:Cryptoendolith.jpg\|Cryptoendolith
			File:Dense_mass_of_anomuran_crab_Kiwa_around_deep-sea_hydrothermal_vent.jpg\|Dense mass of anomuran crab Kiwa around deep-sea hydrothermal vent
			File:Mt_st_helens_Johnston_ridge_25_years_later.jpg\|Mt St Helens Johnston Ridge 25 years later
			</gallery>