Explain why there is a need for a variety of animals and plants in a forest.
ScienceClass 7CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
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A variety of plants and animals in the forests helps plants to regenerate and grow. A wide range of plants supports herbivores, which in turn serve as food for carnivores. Decomposers turn dead animals and plants into humus, thereby maintaining nutrient recycling. This wide variety makes the forest a dynamic living entity.
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