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What do living things rely on for their food water and shelter?

What do living things rely on for their food water and shelter?

In order to survive, animals need air, water, food, and shelter (protection from predators and the environment); plants need air, water, nutrients, and light. Every organism has its own way of making sure its basic needs are met.

What is the habitat of plants and animals that live on land called?

terrestrial habitat
(b) The habitats of plants and animals that live on land are called a terrestrial habitat.

What is the name given to the interaction between plants animals and their habitat in a particular location?

An ecosystem is the interaction between a community of living organisms and their environment.

How do animals and plants interact with each other?

Animals are consumers and they all depend on plants for survival. Some eat plants directly, while others eat animals that eat the plants. In turn, some plants depend on animals to help spread their seed. Decomposing animal carcasses can also provide nutrients for plants to grow.

How do animals and plants depend on each other?

Plants and animals depend upon each other as mutual interdependence is must for their survival. Plants provide shelter for animals and they make oxygen for the animals to live. When animals die they decompose and become natural fertilizer plants. Plants depend on animals for nutrients, pollination and seed dispersal.

Why do all living things depend on plants?

Plants are producers — they take energy from the sun, nutrients from the ground, and water to grow and produce their flowers, seeds, and berries. They also release oxygen, which all animals, including humans, need to survive. Animals are consumers and they all depend on plants for survival.

Why do plants and animals live in their habitats?

Why do animals need a habitat? Animals and plants need food, water and shelter in their habitat. Animals also need a safe place to have their young (babies) and to hide from predators and escape from other danger.

What is the name given to all the organisms together in an ecosystem?

community – all the populations of different organisms that live together in a habitat. ecosystem – a community and the habitat in which it lives.