Habitat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Habitat is a noun meaning (uncountable, biology) Conditions suitable for an organism or population of organisms to live.
Meaning
(uncountable, biology) Conditions suitable for an organism or population of organisms to live.
More Meanings
- (countable, biology) A range; a place where a species naturally occurs.
- A place in which a person lives.
- (countable, biology) A terrestrial or aquatic area distinguished by geographic, abiotic and biotic features, whether entirely natural or semi-natural.
Example Sentences
This park offers important amphibian habitat and breeding area.
this book is just the impetus you need to clear the clutter and reorganize your habitat.
rights-of-way are usually perceived as disturbance zones that provide a habitat and corridor for non-native species.
Word Forms
- habitats
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ecosystem, ecological, ecology, species, breeding, wildlife.
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