Ecosystems and Energy transfer

What is a habitat?

A habitat is the specific place or natural environment where an organism or population lives, providing all the necessary resources for its survival and reproduction. Habitats can vary significantly in size, from a vast desert to a small individual tree.

What are microhabitats?

Microhabitats are small, specialized habitats within a larger ecosystem that offer distinct environmental conditions, such as the underside of a log, a specific patch of moss, or a small puddle.

Define Habitat Specialists.

Habitat Specialists are species that are highly adapted to and can only survive within very specific types of habitats due to their particular environmental requirements. They have a narrow ecological niche.

Define Generalists in an ecological context.

Generalists are species that possess a broad range of adaptations, allowing them to survive, reproduce, and thrive across a wide variety of different habitats and ecological conditions. They are often more adaptable and capable of colonizing new environments.