microhabitat
ecology
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A microhabitat is the specific, small-scale environment where an organism lives. It's a more localized version of a habitat, which is the broader place where an organism or community resides, encompassing all living and nonliving factors. For example, decaying wood can serve as a microhabitat for insects. The concept of microhabitat focuses on the immediate surroundings of a plant or animal. This specific environment plays a role in how species fit into their larger ecosystem and adapt to their surroundings.123
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