Question

Which of the following is an example of a micro-habitat?

a
Abuela's vegetable garden on her huge farm
b
Ms. Steinmann's 200 gallon fish tank
c
woods behind the school
d
the algae growing on a seashell where tiny sea animals called plankton live

Answer 1

I believe it is d, 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.