B2.3.1 - Competition and Adaptation Flashcards
When we say organisms are in competition with one another. What are they competing for?
Resources
Which resources doe 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 organisms to be successful and survive.
List some of the adpatations of a successful predator
Good eyesight
Good hearing
Fast
Sharp claws
List some of the adaptations of successful prey
Good eyesight
Good hearing
Fast
Horns
What is a predator?
And animal that eats other animals to survive.
What is a prey?
An animal that is eaten by predators.
Describe desert habitat condtions
Hot
Dry
Cold nights
Identify the adaptations of the oryx that allow it to survive in the desert.
Identify the adaptations of the oryx that allow it to survive in the desert.
Identify the adaptations of a cactus that allow it to survive in the desert.
- Waxy layer to reduce water loss.
- Thick stems to store water.
- Long roots to collect water form a large area.
- Spines instead of leaves - reduces water loss.
What are the advantage of being a nocturnal animal.
It reduces competition with other animals for resources.
