Habitat

Question 0

The range of environments in which a given species occurs: this could be a wide set of environments, therefore

Answer 0

Two completely different environments could be described as the same habitat.

Example: eels occur in a wide variety of habitats throughout their lives, such as ponds, wet grasslands, tropical waters and ocean waters.

Question 1

Habitat can be defined in two ways:

Answer 1

The range of environments in which a given species occurs

Or

A distinct unit in the landscape, supporting a distinct community of organisms.

Question 2

The range of environments in which a given species occurs: (2)

Answer 2

This may vary with specific sites.

Can be used to classify and map areas of wildlife interest.

Question 3

A distinct unit in the landscape, supporting a distinct community of organisms: example -

Answer 3

Grassland can be subdivided into

Chalk grassland, grassy heath, grazing marsh, damp hay meadow, fen meadow.

Question 4

A distinct unit in the landscape, supporting a distinct community of organisms: A broad habitat can be…

Answer 4

Subdivided into distinct habitats. The definition can be based on dominant plant species or the major plant community.