Habitat
- Pronunciation
- /HAB-uh-tat/
- Category
- Ecology
- Singular
- Habitat
- Plural
- Habitats
Definition
The natural environment in which a particular species of insect or arachnid lives, including all of the biotic and abiotic factors that affect its survival and reproduction.
Etymology
From Latin 'habitare', meaning 'to live' or 'dwell'.
Example
The habitat of the honeybee includes meadows, gardens, woodlands, and agricultural fields.
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Usage Notes
The term habitat can refer broadly to the general environment or more specifically to the precise conditions and locales where an insect or arachnid thrives.