Habitat

Definition

A habitat is the natural environment where a particular species or organism lives and obtains the resources it needs to survive.

Related terms

Biodiversity:

The variety of different species living in a specific habitat or ecosystem.

Ecological Niche:

The role and position of an organism within its habitat, including its interactions with other organisms and its use of resources.

Keystone Species: A species that has a disproportionately large impact on its environment compared to its abundance.