Habitats and Adaptations

Habitats and Adaptations

🏠 What is a Habitat?

A habitat is the natural home of a living organism. It provides food, shelter, air, and water.

🏜️ Types of Habitats:

• Land (Terrestrial) – Forests, deserts, grasslands.

• Water (Aquatic) – Rivers, ponds, oceans.

• Air (Aerial) – Birds and insects often live partly in the air.

🧬 Adaptations: How Organisms Adjust to Their Surroundings

Living organisms develop special features to survive in their habitats.

☀️ Desert Adaptations:

• Camels store fat in humps and conserve water.

• Cactus has spines to reduce water loss.

🌊 Aquatic Adaptations:

• Fishes have gills to breathe underwater.

• Frogs can live both in water and on land (amphibians).

❄️ Cold Region Adaptations:

• Polar bears have thick fur and fat to stay warm.

• Penguins huddle together for warmth.