Habitats

Question 1

What is habitat diversity?

Answer 1

Habitat diversity refers to the variety of distinct habitats found in an ecosystem or biome.

Question 2

What is biodiversity?

Answer 2

Biodiversity refers to the full range of living systems, including genetic, habitat and species diversity.

Question 3

Give some examples of habitats.

Answer 3

Coral reefs, wetlands, and cave habitats.

Question 4

Describe a coral reef habitat.

Answer 4

Coral reef habitats are underwater ecosystems containing diverse marine life, providing shelter, food, and breeding grounds for various species, crucial for biodiversity and ocean health, shaped by coral polyp colonies interconnected by calcium carbonate.

Food chain - phytoplankton -> small fish -> bigger fish (e.g. snappers) -> Sharks

Question 5

Describe a wetland habitat.

Answer 5

A wetland is a specific habitat that experiences seasonal or persistent flooding of water for weeks or months. Ecosystems in wetlands are defined by special plants called hydrophytes that are well supported in the hydric soil.

Question 6

Describe a cave habitat.

Answer 6

A cave habitat is home to various subterranean species which are adapted to low light and high humidity conditions. An example is the Carlsbad Caverns in the United States.