habitat

noun B2 Neutral

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Meaning

A habitat is the natural environment in which a particular species of plant or animal lives and thrives.

💡 Be careful not to confuse "habitat" with "habitat loss," which refers to the destruction of these environments.

Example Sentences

Many animals are losing their natural habitat because of deforestation .

The destruction of natural habitat threatens many endangered animal species .

The forest is an important habitat for many wild animals .

What animals live in this habitat during the winter ?

Word in Context

On a quiet morning , Maria walked to the small nature reserve near her town to study the local habitat . She took notes about the plants , birds and insects she found , and she noticed how each species used the stream and the trees . Her teacher had explained that protecting this habitat would help the animals and plants survive , so the class decided to organize a clean - up day . They spent an hour picking up litter and removing invasive plants , and by the end everyone felt proud of their small but important effort .

Common Phrases

natural habitat aquatic habitat urban habitat

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