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Habitat

UK /["/ˈhæbɪtæt/"]/US /["/ˈhæbɪtæt/"]/

Definition

the place where a particular type of animal or plant is normally found

In simple words: The place where an animal or plant lives.

Examples

The panda's **natural habitat** is the bamboo forest.
The marshes provide a rich habitat for water plants.
the destruction of wildlife habitat
One of our objectives is to restore habitats for native species.
Peat bogs are one of Europe's most threatened habitats.
The bird's preferred habitat is grassy prairie.
The greatest danger to tigers now is through loss of habitat.
The moorland is an important habitat for many rare bird species.
an agreement that preserved 2 500 acres of prime bear habitat
the animals and plants in this woodland habitat

Usage notes

Used commonly in both scientific and everyday contexts. Appropriate in discussions about ecology, conservation, and biology. Avoid using in casual conversations that do not relate to nature.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'habitat' as where you 'have a bat' — imagine a bat living in a cave.

Collocations

native
natural
suitable
provide
inhabit
occupy
support something
disappear
destruction
loss
restoration
in a/the habitat
habitat for
loss of habitat

Synonyms

environment
ecosystem
locale
surroundings
setting

Antonyms

desolation
barren
sterility

Common mistakes

Confused with 'habitat' vs 'habiture', which is incorrect.
Using habitat in plural incorrectly; it's usually uncountable.
Not distinguishing between different types of habitats like 'marine', 'terrestrial'.