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the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
  • a forest in California is set aside to preserve the unique brushy, rugged habitat required by nesting California condors

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The first known use of habitat was in 1796

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“Habitat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitat. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.

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