Babita Srivastava,
Aman Harjai,
- Principal Department of Architecture, Sukriti Professional Academy Kalkaji New Delhi India
- Architecture Department of Landscape Architecture, Chandigarh University Chandigarh India
Abstract
For the survival of every species, a reliance on compatible counterparts is essential. This compatibility can be examined through various aspects, with food and shelter emerging as the most common yet crucial factors. In the realm of plants, sustenance plays a pivotal role in ensuring survival. Whether it be a tree, shrub, ground cover, creeper, climber, or any other category, the availability of sufficient food is paramount. The prospects of survival are significantly diminished if any part of the plant kingdom lacks ample nutrients. Unlike animals, plants lack internal causes of death or disease, with external forces being the primary contributors to their health deterioration. Maintaining their health is heavily dependent on adequate nourishment, while other factors can be more adaptable. Conversely, in the animal kingdom, both food and shelter are integral for species survival. Animals require a habitat for various activities such as resting, hiding, reproducing, and even dying. While food serves as a major source for a healthy life, shelter becomes a crucial dependency. Unlike plants, animals cannot produce their own food, earning them the title of consumers. They rely on consuming producers, ensuring the survival of their respective species.
The Earth hosts an incredible diversity of billions and trillions of plants, animals, microorganisms, and single-cell entities, each differing in shape, size, and color. Across the globe, these organisms choose their habitats based on individual requirements for survival, encompassing needs like food, shelter, climate, temperature, topography, hydrology, geological aspects, and more. Various species exhibit diverse preferences for hosts; some choose a wide array, while others depend on a select few. For instance, small birds like munia select thin grass blades to construct their nests. The foundational plants for these nests may exhibit a bushy structure be it sturdy or not. The insects and seeds preferred by these birds are contingent on their host plants, which serve as both shelter and a food source for insects, as well as producers of seeds.
Keywords: Species, Biodiversity, butea monosperma, Sturnia pagodarum.
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Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology
| Volume | |
| Received | May 24, 2024 |
| Accepted | July 3, 2024 |
| Published | July 20, 2024 |