Question

(a) How do animals help plants?
(b) How do plants help animals?
List at least four ways in each case.

Answer 1

(a) Animals help plants in following ways:

1. They help plants in pollination and seed dispersal.
2. Animal excreta and dead animals add nutrients to the soil and provide minerals for plant growth.
3. Cow dung serves as a source of manure for plants.
4. Bacteria and fungi act as decomposers and help in decomposition of dead plants.

(b) Plants help animals in following ways:

1. They provide oxygen to animals.
2. They act as food for some animals.
3. They maintain the climate of a place.
4. They provide shelter to many animals.