Ch. 14: predation and herbivory Flashcards

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introduced species (exotic species/non-native species)

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species introduced to a region of world where it has not historically existed

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invasive species

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introduced species spreads rapidly and has (-) effects on other species, human recreation or human economies

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mesopredators

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relatively small carnivores consume herbivores

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top predators

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predators that consume herbivores and mesopredators

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Lotka-Volterra model

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model of predator/prey interactions
- incorporates oscillations
- shows predator numbers lagging behind those of preys

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Growth Rate of prey populations =

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dN/dt = rN - cNP

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Growth Rate of predator populations =

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dP/dt = acNP - mP

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stable population = rate of change =

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= 0

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equilibrium isocline (zero growth isocline)

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population size of 1 species causes population of another species to be stable

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joint equilibrium point

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point at which equilibrium isoclines for predator and prey population cross

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joint population trajectory

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simultaneous trajectory of predator and prey populations

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functional response

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relationship b/w density of prey and individual predator’s rate of food consumption

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13
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search image

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mental image that helps predator locate and capture food

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numerical response

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change in # of predators through population growth or movement due to immigration or emigration

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crypsis

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camouflage that either allows individual to match environment or break up outline of an individual to blend in better w/ background environment

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16
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warning coloration (aposematism)

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strategy in which distastefulness evolves in association w/ very conspicuous colors and patterns

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17
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Batesian mimicry

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palatable species evolve warning coloration that resembles unpalatable species
- (unharmful) prey gains protection by resembling unpalatable/defended species

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18
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Mullerian mimicry

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  • 2+ species w/ similar effective defenses
  • mutual/co-evolution of warning signs (red/yellow = danger)
  • several unpalatable species evolve a similar pattern of warning coloration
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19
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community ecology

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biological community w/ interacting species w/in defined area
- community lies b/w spatial scale

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20
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species interactions and (+)/(-)

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competition (-/-), consumption (+/-), parasitism (+/-), mutualism (+/+), commensalism (+/N)

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21
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grazers and browsers

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predator/prey relationship: herbivores
- grazers = eat grass (aquatic = algae)
- browsers = eat branches, twigs, shrubs, etc.

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parasitoid

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lays eggs and babies kill the host
- can limit abundance of prey

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predators

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  • acquire energy by killing prey
  • predators or groups of predators are larger than prey
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24
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parasites usually do not…

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kill their prey
- but they can make you infertile or harm host

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25
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micropredator

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small animals that feed off organisms (predators smaller than prey)
- do not directly kill prey
- vampire bats and mosquitos

26
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effects of predators

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  • can influence prey populations
  • introduced/non-native prey populations can be detrimental to environments (can do rapid damage)
27
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Herbivores can have substantial effects on…

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the species they consume

28
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The effects of herbivores may be seen by…

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fencing areas or removing herbivores to prevent grazing

29
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The synchrony of population cycles between ___ and ____ suggests that these oscillations are the result of…

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consumers and the populations they consume
- interactions between them

30
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a predator-prey cycle:

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normal prey population –> prey population increases –> predator population increase –> prey population decreases –> predator population decreases –> prey population increase…..

31
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a predator-prey cycle assumes that…

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  • predators only eat 1 type of prey (“idealized relationship”
  • assumption is usually not met (predator can prey on diff prey)
32
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downfalls of the Lotka-Volterra model

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oversimplified (doesn’t include):
- time delays
- density dependence
- real foraging behavior of most predators

33
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downfalls of the Lotka-Volterra model

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oversimplified (doesn’t include):
- time delays
- density dependence
- real foraging behavior of most predators

34
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in order to have a not-oversimplified model, must include:

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functional and numerical responses

35
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Equilibrium (zero growth) isocline

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the population size of one species that causes the population of another species to be stable

36
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Joint population trajectory

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the simultaneous trajectory of predator and prey populations

37
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Joint equilibrium point

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the point at which the equilibrium isoclines for predator and prey populations cross

38
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If either of the populations (prey/predator) stray from the equilibrium point, they will…

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oscillate around the point

39
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Functional response

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the relationship between the density of prey and an individual predator’s rate of food consumption

40
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Whenever prey density increases and a predator can consume a higher proportion of those prey, the predator can…

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regulate the growth of the prey population

41
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Type I functional response

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As prey density increases, predators consume a constant proportion of prey until satiation

42
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Type II functional response

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Any increase in prey density is associated with a slowing rate of prey consumption because of increased handling time

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Type III functional response

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when a predator exhibits low, rapid, and slowing prey consumption under low, moderate, and high prey densities, respectively

44
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Type III response: Low consumption at low prey densities may occur for 3 reasons:

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  1. Prey can easily find refuge to hide.
  2. Predators may have less practice at locating and catching prey but develop a search image at higher prey densities.
  3. Predators may exhibit prey switching by changing their diet preferences to the more abundant prey.
45
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Populations of predators usually grow slowly relative to populations of their prey, but the movement of mobile predators can…

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occur rapidly when prey density increases

46
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adaptations: predators have evolved strategies to ____, but prey have evolved strategies to ____

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  • secure maximum amount of food w/ minimal energy expenditure
  • to escape predation
47
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3 types of adaptations

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A change in:
- Physical (Structural)
- Physiological
- Behavioral

48
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Structural Adaptations (physical or morphological adaptations)

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a change in the physical or structural appearance of an organism

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Physiological adaptations

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a change in the production of either a noxious substance or an attractant

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Behavioral adaptations

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A change in the behavior of an organism that aids its survival

51
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Predators that exhibit active hunting strategies spend most of their time…

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moving around looking for prey

52
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Predators that exhibit ambush (sit-
and-wait) hunting strategies….

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lie in wait for a prey to pass by

53
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Stalking is a combination of…

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sit and wait and active hunting

54
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Hunting can be thought of as a series of events, including…

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detecting, pursuing, catching, handling, and consuming prey

55
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Anti-predator defense

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  • concealment/camouflage (crypsis)
  • mimicry
  • structural (armor) or chemical defense
    • ex: foul taste or smell
  • fight back
  • group together
56
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types of mimicry

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  • mimicking other species (ex: something dangerous)
  • mimicking other parts of its body (false eye or false head)
  • mimicking nature (leaves, sticks, etc.)
57
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costs of defenses

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  • reduced feeding activity
  • crowding away from predators
  • reduce growth, development, or reproduction of organism
58
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Coevolution

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when two or more species affect each other’s evolution; selection for prey defenses should favor the selection for counter-adaptation in predators

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Structural defenses against herbivores

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deter herbivores from consuming leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits
- ex: sharp spines, hair

60
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Chemical defenses against herbivores

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sticky resins and latex compounds that are hard to consume, and alkaloids (ex: caffeine, nicotine, morphine) that have a wide range of toxic effects.

61
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Some plants employ the strategy of tolerating herbivory and can…

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rapidly replace tissues that are consumed, or grow more tissue in areas that are not being consumed.