NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A microhabitat is a small area which differs somehow from the surrounding habitat. Its unique conditions may be home to unique species that may not be found in the larger region. Unfortunately, some habitats are threatened by pollution, extreme weather, or deforestation.

Detailed explanation-2: -As the name suggests, a microhabitat is a small habitat within a larger habitat that differs from the composition of the surrounding habitat. For example, an oasis in the desert is a microhabitat compared to the overall nature of the larger desert habitat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Forest microhabitats range from beneath the soil to the tops of the trees. Some examples include rotting logs, leaf litter, under rocks and in wet spots and puddles.

Detailed explanation-4: -An overturned decomposing log or the underside of a rock in a stream are excellent examples of microhabitats. Both a habitat and a microhabitat have typical abiotic (e.g. water, temperature, light.

Detailed explanation-5: -Microhabitats can provide alternative food and water sources, shelter and climate than larger habitats. Small animals such as insects, mice and frogs often make use of micro-habitats when the habitat they are in makes them vulnerable to predators.