Understanding Habitats and Niches

The video explains the concept of habitats, which are the places where organisms live, using examples like prairie dogs and clownfish. It then describes the specific habitat of lobsters in cold ocean waters. The video also distinguishes between 'habitat' and 'niche', explaining that while a habitat is where an organism lives, a niche is the role it plays in the ecosystem, such as bees pollinating flowers.

What is a habitat in the context of an organism's life?

• The way an organism reproduces

• The food an organism eats

• The place where an organism lives

• The role an organism plays in its ecosystem

Where do lobsters typically reside?

• In freshwater lakes

• On sandy beaches

• In deep ocean trenches

• In shallow ocean waters

What does a habitat provide for an organism?

• Entertainment and leisure

• Food, space, and resources

• Predators and threats

• Friends and companions

Which of the following best describes a niche?

• The diet of an organism

• The role and activities of an organism in its ecosystem

• The physical space an organism occupies

• The lifespan of an organism

How do bees contribute to their ecosystem?

• By collecting water

• By building hives

• By pollinating flowers

• By producing honey