habitat

word

/ˈhæbəˌtæt/
/hˈæbɪtˌæt/

Definition

A habitat is the natural place where a plant, animal, or other organism lives and grows.

Usage & Nuances

'Habitat' is a scientific and academic term, most often used for plants and animals, not for people. Common collocations: 'natural habitat', 'loss of habitat', 'habitat destruction'. Used in ecology, biology, and environmental topics.

Example Sentences

A panda's natural habitat is the bamboo forest.

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Many fish lost their habitat because of pollution.

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Deserts are the habitat of many unique plants.

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When forests are cut down, animals lose their habitat and must find new homes.

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Coral reefs provide a rich habitat for thousands of marine species.

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Some animals can survive only in a very specific habitat.

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