Minibeasts and Microhabitats

Ella and Grace have found a pile of old leaves. Where will they find the most minibeasts?

• Under the leaves

• On top of the leaves

• In the grass

• In the air

This spider eats flies. The spider catches flies in its web. Where is the best place for the spider to build its web?

• In the soil

• Under a stone

• Inside a house

• On the outside of a house

William turns over a stone. He finds lots of minbeasts. This is one of them. What has he found?

• Caterpillar

• Centipede

• Worm

• Snake

Sally is a gardener. She has a compost heap. She puts dead plants, leaves, vegetable peelings on her compost heap. Which one of these animals likes to live in her compost heap?

• Cat

• Dog

• Sparrow

• Beetle

Ellie turned over an old log. She found lots of woodlice. What do woodlice need to live?

• Just food

• Just water

• Just air

• Food, water, air and warmth

The place where minibeasts live is called a micro-habitat. What does micro mean?

• Very big

• Very large

• Very small

• Very strong