Science Common Sense

359 - What is a habitat, and how does it differ from an ecosystem?

Imagine a house and a neighborhood.

A 'habitat' is like a house, where a particular animal or plant lives. It's the specific home and environment where they can find food, water, and protection.

An 'ecosystem' is like a neighborhood, where many different houses (habitats) are connected and interact with each other. It's a big community of living things, including animals, plants, and tiny organisms, all working together and relying on each other for survival.

For example, a forest is an ecosystem. Inside that forest, a rabbit's burrow is its habitat.