adaptation and inheritance Flashcards
When we say organisms are in competition with one another. What are they competing for?
Resources
Which resources do animals compete for?
Food
Water
Territory (space)
Mates
Which resources do plants compete for?
Water
Light
Space
Minerals from soil
What is meant by an adaptation?
Characteristics that allow an organism to be successful and survive.
List some of the adaptations of a successful predator
Good eyesight/Eyes on the front
Good hearing
Fast
Sharp claws
List some of the adaptations of successful prey
Good eyesight/Eyes on the side
Good hearing
Fast
Horns
What is a predator?
An animal that eats other animals to survive.
What is a prey?
An animal that is eaten by predators.
Describe desert habitat conditions
Hot
Dry
Cold nights
What are the advantages of being a nocturnal animal?
It reduces competition with other animals for resources.
