Question

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

Answer 1

Animal dwellings and forest:

1. Forest is a habitat for many organisms including plants, animals, microorganisms, etc.
2. All the organisms in the forest help in the growth and regeneration in various ways:
3. Microorganisms play an important role in converting dead plants and animals to humus.
4. The humus produced by them returns the nutrient back to the soil which is useful for the plants.
5. The dispersal of seeds of certain plants is done with the help of different animals moving from one place to another.
6. When the animal dung decays it acts as natural manure for the plants.