Question

Explain why there is a need for a variety of animals and plants in a forest.

Answer 1

• Variety of plants support the growth of population of herbivores, which are further eaten by carnivores. ​

• Further decomposers act on these dead and decaying plants and animals to convert them into humus. ​

• This humus is responsible for enriching the soil with nutrients, thus aiding the growth of new plants in forest.​

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Thus, variety of animals and plants in the forest plays an essential role in maintaining the ecosystem of forest