Habitats
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What is a habitat?
The natural home of a plant or animal
What does a habitat provide?
Depends upon animal/ plant needs. Provides shelter, warmth, food, water, safety in which to produce offspring.
Does only one animal/ plant live in a habitat?
No, many different plants and animals live there. They may depend upon each other, and may have adapted for that habitat (adaptation).
What is a terrestrial habitat?
On land, e.g. Grassland, cave, tundra, forest, mountain, underground, desert, jungle, trees
What is an aquatic habitat?
In water, e.g. River, ocean, lake, swamp, dam, wetland.
What is an otter’s habitat, and how has it adapted (3) to this?
Water Eyes and nostrils can close under water Webbed feet to help move in water Long whiskers to help feel vibrations of potential food moving in water
What is an squirrel’s habitat, and how has it adapted (3) to this?
Trees Long claws for climbing Strong teeth for opening nuts Bushy tail for balance
What is an cactus’s habitat, and how has it adapted (3) to this?
Desert Long roots to find water Fleshy stems to store water Thin needle leaves (small surface area) so don’t lose much water.
What is an desert rat’s habitat, and how has it adapted (5) to this?
Sahara Desert (up to 55 degrees C) Long tail - help balance Large toes - stop sinking in sand Large ears - help lose excess body heat (large surface area) Active at night - air temp cooler Good sight and hearing - helps at night Thin fur - helps keeps body heat in a night
What is a seal’s habitat, and how has it adapted (5) to this?
North Pole - v cold Streamlined body - helps swim efficiently Small ears - stops heat loss Layers of fat - keeps body warm Webbed feet - helps move through water Oily fur - keeps waterproof
What is a fish’s habitat, and want adaptations (5) does it have for this?
Water Gills - let it breathe in water Streamline body - move efficiently through water Fins - help move and balance Sensitive areas - smell food over long distances Body picks up vibrations - helps avoids danger
What is a frog’s habitat, and want adaptations (7) does it have for this?
Water and land Eyes and nostril - above water when swims Wide mouth and sticky tongue - good for catching insects Lungs - fast breathing Moist skin - allows oxygen to pass through Webbed feet. - help swim Powerful hind legs - for swimming and jumping Sensitive areas - pick up vibrations in water