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Habitat and Adaptation

ICSE · Class 6 · Biology

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Topics in Habitat and Adaptation

1

What is a Habitat?

  • A habitat is the natural home of an organism where it lives and grows.
  • It includes both living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components.
  • Biotic components: plants, animals, microorganisms.
2

Adaptations in Aquatic Habitat

  • Aquatic habitat includes ponds, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
  • Plants: Vallisneria (submerged), Water lily (floating).
  • Animals: Fish, frog, crocodile, whale.
3

Adaptations in Desert Habitat

  • Deserts are hot and dry with little water and extreme temperatures.
  • Desert plants: Cactus — stores water in stem, spines instead of leaves, thick waxy layer.
  • Desert animals: Camel — hump stores fat, long eyelashes, closed nostrils, thick lips.
4

Adaptations in Mountain Habitat

  • Mountains are cold, windy, and often covered with snow.
  • Trees: Pine, fir — cone-shaped, needle-like leaves, sloping branches.
  • Animals: Yak, mountain goat — thick fur, strong hooves, more red blood cells.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Adaptation

HabitatAquatic HabitatDesert HabitatMountain HabitatAerial HabitatTypes of ComponentsPurpose of Adaptation

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Habitat and Adaptation covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 6 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Habitat and Adaptation — ICSE Class 6 Biology?
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