Habitat
The natural environment or physical location where an organism lives. The 'address' of a species, as opposed to its niche (ecological role).
Used in the Books
This term appears in 19 chapters:
"...ly 4 tons) Elephant Metabolic Data: Wang, Z., et al. (2019). Heart rate patterns of captive Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) in their natural habitat. PMC, 10867636. - Documents average heart rate of 30 bpm when standing (range: 22-39 bpm), increasing by 8-10 bpm when lying down African Elephant..."
"... identical: Keystone species shape ecosystems through nutrient flows and predation. Ecosystem engineers shape ecosystems through infrastructure and habitat modification. Both create disproportionate impact relative to their direct economic footprint. Ecological Succession: Markets Mature in Stages..."
"...corns") are illustrative estimates based on research ranges (published studies show 3,000-10,000 acorns per squirrel annually, varying by species and habitat). Business figures are sourced from public filings where available; industry estimates are noted as such in the text. --- What's Next: Chapter 5..."
"... + sun compass (time-compensated solar navigation) + genetic memory (unclear mechanism) - Mortality: 90%+ don't reach destination (storms, predators, habitat loss, exhaustion) - Reproductive delay: Generation 4 doesn't reproduce for 9 months (delayed fitness payoff) The benefit: - Access to milkweed: ..."
"... times/minute just to generate sufficient heat. The trade-off matrix: | Strategy | Energy Cost | Operating Hours | Environmental Independence | Habitat Range | |----------|------------|-----------------|---------------------------|---------------| | Ectotherm | Low (2% of budget) | Limited (6-8 hrs) ..."
And 14 more chapters...
Biological Context
Habitat includes physical features (temperature, moisture, substrate), vegetation structure, and available resources. Habitat loss is a leading cause of extinction. Species may have different habitat requirements at different life stages (e.g., salmon need streams for spawning, oceans for adult life).
Business Application
In business, habitat is where an organization operates: geographic markets, industry verticals, customer segments, and distribution channels.