B16.4-5 Competition In Animals And Plants Flashcards
What is a niche?
The role a species fulfils in its habitat
What do animals compete for?
Mates
Food
Territory
What do plants compete for ?
Light
Space
Water
Soil contents such as water and mineral ions
How are some animals adapted for mating?
Deers
However it’s imtra specific meaning within a population it’s specific
How are some animals adapted for food ?
Large claws which help them grab prey
How are some animals adapted for territory ?
Marking through scent or through fighting
How are plants adapted for competition in light ?
Phototropism
When the plant grows upwards towards the light source
How are most plants adapted for competition in soil contents ?
Root network
How are some plants adapted for competition in space?
Seed dispersal