| HABITAT | The natural home or environment of an animal, plant or other organism (7) |
| ANATOMY | The science of the physical structure of an animal/plant, as literally revealed by dissection or "cutting up" (7) |
| ORGANISMAL | Relating to an animal, plant or other life form |
| STRAIN | A type of a germ, plant or other organism (6) |
| NEPAL | Land-locked country in South Asia, the natural home of thousands of plant species (5) |
| LICHENS | Endless insects on birds or other organisms (7) |
| HABITATS | The natural environments of animals, plants or other organisms (8) |
| TOTEM | An animal, plant, or object venerated by a particular group (5) |
| ORGANISM | Any living biological entity, such as an animal, plant or fungus (8) |
| EUSOCIAL | Zoological term used to denote a level of organisation among ants, bees or other organisms whose workers provide for the reproductive individuals of their group (8) |
| ESSENCE | An extract obtained from a plant or other matter and used for flavouring or scent (7) |
| AMBIENT | Relating to the surrounding area or environment (7) |
| GREENER | More verdant or environment-friendly (7) |
| OBSCENE | Social environment of former students is disgusting (7) |
| GIRAFFE | Browsing animal plants one flower in bloomer (7) |
| INBUILT | Natural home put up by masons (7) |
| BACKBENCHER | Plant, or other item, set at the rear of greenhouse or potting shed staging - and a lowly MP! (11) |
| RISKS | The precautionary principle in policy-making legitimizes the adoption of preventative measures to address potential _____ to the public or environment (5) |
| BEE | The pollination of crops provided by ___ species and other organisms contributes to food production and is considered an example of an ecosystem service (3) |
| AVIFAUNAL | Relating to the kind of birds of a region, period or environment (9) |
