We have been learning about microhabitats.

A microhabitat is a small, localised habitat within a larger ecosystem. Examples of microhabitats include a patch of grass in a park, a tree stump in a forest, or a rock pool at the beach. The specific plants and animals that can be found in a microhabitat will depend on its location and environmental conditions. Here are some examples of plants and animals that might be found in a few different microhabitats:

A patch of grass in a park:
Plants: dandelions, clover, plantain, crabgrass, daisy, buttercup
Animals: ants, beetles, worms, snails, spiders, ladybugs
A tree stump in a forest:
Plants: moss, lichen, ferns, mushrooms, saplings
Animals: beetles, ants, termites, snails, slugs, spiders
A rock pool at the beach:
Plants: seaweed, kelp, algae, eelgrass
Animals: crabs, mussels, barnacles, snails, starfish, anemones

Today as identifying and classifying scientists, we went on our own minibeast hunt.