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Habitat - GCSE Biology Definition

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What is a habitat?

In GCSE biology, a habitat is the specific environment where an organism lives.

A habitat provides the resources and conditions needed for survival and reproduction. A habitat is a part of an ecosystem and includes both biotic factors (living organisms) and abiotic factors (non-living elements like temperature, light, water, and soil).

Multiple populations may live within a single habitat and therefore will compete for resources such as water, food and space. These species are also interdependent. Changes to a habitat can affect the entire community living within it.

Examples of habitats might include:

  • A pond habitat for frogs and aquatic plants.

  • A woodland habitat for deer and oak trees.

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