Habitats Flashcards
Why is it important to get the right environment ?
Diffferent animals need different environments as they need specific conditions such as types of food, water sources and shelter. By knowing the environment it helps with conservation, which helps to balance the ecosystem.
It also helps to identify what problems humans were causing and how we can prevent them.
What are the primary habitat types ?
- terrestrial
- arboreal
- aquatic
- semi-aquatic
- fossial
What does terrestrial mean ?
It is a land based environment where various species of plants and animals live and Have a unique types of vegetation, climate and terrain.
What are some examples of terrestrial environments ?
- forest
- grassland
- deserts
- mountains
What doe’s arboreal mean ?
They are a tree based environment where various species live and thrive. This environment is critical for species that are adapted to life in the trees offering them protection.
How can you identify arboreal environment and why ?
Density foliage, branches and trunks. This all provide food, shelter and nesting material
What does aquatic environment mean?
This is a water- based environment where various species live and thrive. They help support a diverse range of forms of. Some of these include fish, amphibians and microorganisms all adapted to live in water
What are some examples of aquatic environments ?
- oceans
- rivers
- lakes
- wetland
What does semi - aquatic environment mean ?
It is an environment where the animal lives in both water and on land.
What are some examples of semi-aquatic environments?
- marshes
- swamps
- riverbanks
What does fossorial environment mean?
It is an environment that is underground where different species live and thrive. These have characteristics like burrows and tunnels these provide shelter.
