4.4 Competition in animals Flashcards
1
Q
What are animals in competition with each other for? 5
A
water, food, space, mates and breeding sites
2
Q
What is an animals territory
A
An area large enough for it fulfill all its needs (water, food, space, mates and breeding sites)
3
Q
What do predators compete with? 2
A
Each other for prey animals, and prey animals so they can eat them
4
Q
What do prey animals compete with 2
A
Each other, to escape predators and find food for themselves
5
Q
How do animals adapted to avoid predators?
A
camouflage, poison, warning colours, also behavioural adaptations, eg hide, burrows
6
Q
What makes an animal successfull?
A
If it is well adapted to its environment and a good competitor.
