Question

Two examples of microhabitats that could be found in a typical schoolyard include the shady area beneath a tree and a rain puddle. Which of the following statements is most likely true regarding the organisms found in these two microhabitats?
A.
The organisms found in the shady area beneath a tree will be different from those found in the rain puddle.
B.
The organisms found in the shady area beneath a tree will be the same as those found in the rain puddle.
C.
The organisms found in the shady area beneath a tree will be more adapted to their environment than those found in the rain puddle.
D.
The organisms found in the rain puddle will be more adapted to their environment than those found in the shady area beneath a tree.

Answer 1

"The organisms found in the shady area beneath a tree will be different from those found in the rain puddle" statement is most likely true regarding the organisms found in these two microhabitats.

Option: B

Explanation:

The narrow-scale environmental conditions of a specific entity or an organism population is understood as microhabitat. With relation to given statement, birds who protect themselves from getting wet because it become barrier for them to fly high and search food, at the same time the worms and snakes kind organisms enjoy rainy season by coming out from their holes, because they find difficulties in surviving outside their shady area during humid or summer season. Each habitat contains numerous microhabitats with subtle differences in exposure to light, humidity, temperature, circulation of air, and many other considerations.