Habitats
Habitats
Habitats (pronunciation: /ˈhabɪtats/) are the natural environments in which an organism lives, or the physical environment that surrounds (influences and is utilized by) a species population. The term is derived from the Latin habitat, which means "it inhabits".
Etymology
The term habitat originates from the Latin word habitat, the third person singular present indicative of habitare, meaning "to live", "to dwell". The term was first used in this sense in English in the mid-18th century.
Types of Habitats
There are various types of habitats, including:
- Aquatic habitat: An environment in which animals and plants live in water.
- Desert habitat: A barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs.
- Forest habitat: A wooded area filled with trees and other plants.
- Grassland habitat: A large open area of country covered with grass.
- Mountain habitat: A high, often snow-capped area of land.
- Urban habitat: Areas dominated by human structures and activities.
Related Terms
- Ecosystem: A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.
- Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
- Ecology: The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
- Biome: A large community of plants and animals that occupies a distinct region.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Habitats
- Wikipedia's article - Habitats
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