Habitat vs Niche

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the special place where an organism lives and finds food, water, shelter, and space.

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What is a niche?

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A niche is the role or function of an organism within its ecosystem, including how it gets its energy and nutrients, where it lives, and how it interacts with other organisms.

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What is an example of an earthworm's niche?

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Enriching the soil and decomposing leaves.

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What is NOT an example of an earthworm's niche?

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Being dug up by children.

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Why are black widow spiders important to nature?

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They help control some insect populations.

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What describes the niche of a grizzly bear?

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The grizzly bear's claws break up the soil as it walks around, which helps new plants to grow.

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What is a community in ecology?

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A community is a group of different species that live together in one area.

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Give an example of a community in its natural habitat.

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Zebras, giraffes, hippos, and grasses on the Savannah.

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What is the difference between habitat and niche?

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Habitat refers to where an organism lives, while niche refers to how it interacts with its environment and other organisms.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.