Chapter 8 · ICSE Class 6 Biology (Selina Concise)

Habitat and Adaptation

Explore different habitats and how animals and plants adapt special features to survive in their environments.

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Special adaptations of a camel, a fish, and a bird for their habitats Three animals showing adaptations for their habitats: a camel's hump for the desert, a fish's fins for water, and a bird's beak shaped for its diet 🐪 🐟 🦅 Hump stores fat for the desert Fins help it swim in water Sharp beak for catching prey
8.1

Types of Habitats

A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives. Habitats include forests, deserts, oceans, and polar regions, each with distinct conditions.

1

What is a habitat?

The natural environment where an organism lives

2

Name one characteristic of a desert habitat.

Very little water, extreme temperatures, and sandy or rocky terrain

8.2

Adaptations for Survival

Organisms develop special features (adaptations) that help them survive in their specific habitat.

1

How are camels adapted to survive in the desert?

They can store fat in their humps for energy and go long periods without water

2

How are polar bears adapted to survive in cold habitats?

They have thick fur and a layer of fat for insulation against the cold

Practice

Exercises

1. What is a habitat?

2. Name one adaptation of a camel for desert survival.

3. Name one adaptation of a fish for living in water.

4. Why do polar animals often have thick fur?

5. Name one habitat type besides desert and forest.

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