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.