habitats
nounUK /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts/
US /ˈhæb.ə.tæts/
Habitats are the places where animals and plants live.
Polar bears live in cold habitats with lots of ice and snow.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The natural home of a particular plant or animal.
The rainforest is the habitat of many colorful birds.
3. The place where a person or group usually lives or is found.
The library is a quiet habitat for students who love to read.
4. The conditions and surroundings in which something exists.
Scientists study the habitat of tiny insects under rocks.