habitat

The natural place where a plant or animal lives.

• The forest is their natural habitat.
• Roads have destroyed many animal habitats.
• We must protect this rare bird's habitat.

Similar words: home, environment

Common phrases: natural habitat, wildlife habitat, destroy a habitat, habitat loss

The conditions and surroundings that allow particular plants or animals to live.

• This pond provides good habitat for frogs.
• The project improved habitat quality for local fish.
• Dry weather has reduced the available breeding habitat.

How to use it: habitat for a species (The pond provides suitable habitat for frogs.)

Similar words: environment, living conditions

Common phrases: suitable habitat, breeding habitat, provide habitat, habitat quality