Question

Question 1
Explain how animals dwelling in the forest help it grow and regenerate.

Answer 1

Various types of animals such as herbivores, carnivores, omnivores live in forests and contribute to the food chain.

Following activities show how animals help forest grow and regenerate.

1. Animals help in dispersal of seeds from one part of the forest to other parts.

2. Animal’s excreta and their dead bodies when decomposed into soil act as manure for the plants.

3. Microorganisms convert dead plants and leaves into humus which is rich in nutrients. Humus in soil provides necessary minerals for plant growth.