Biology
Define the terms given below :
- Habitat
- Adaptation
- Abiotic factors
- Biotic factors
- Seed dispersal
Answer
Habitat — The natural home of an organism and its immediate surroundings is called its habitat.
Adaptation — Adaptation is the development of any structure or function in an organism which makes it more efficient for survival in a particular environment or habitat, i.e. adaptations are the changes in the body or behavior of an organism that enables it to survive comfortably and successfully in a habitat.
Abiotic factors — Abiotic factors are the non-living, physical, and chemical components of an ecosystem. They incluse various non-living things, such as soil, rocks, air, water, temperature, etc.
Biotic factors — Biotic factors are the living components of an ecosystem. They include all organisms, like plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, and other microorganisms.
Seed dispersal — Seed dispersal is the process by which plant seeds are transported away from the parent plant to a new location, allowing them to germinate and grow into new plants.
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