chapter 14, adaptation 🐧

Question 1

name 3 features a prey animal has

Answer 1

eyes on the side of their head, hard shells, and campouflage

Question 2

name 3 features a predator animal has

Answer 2

forward facing eyes, sharp beak/teeth/claws, camouflage

Question 3

why is a streamlined shape useful to both predator and prey?

Answer 3

it can help predators catch their prey, while it can also help prey outrun a predator

Question 4

what features to desert plants have tp survive?

Answer 4

roots on the surface, swollen stems, fleshy leaves

Question 5

what is lichen?

Answer 5

lichen is a fungus with algae in its tissues.

Question 6

what features help reduce heat loss?

Answer 6

a large rounded body, fat, and thick feathers or fur.

Question 7

what is the different between adelie and chinstrap penguins?

Answer 7

adelie penguins breed in the summer, are slow swimmers, can hold their breath for a long time, qnd feed under sea ice, while chinstrap penguins breed in the summer, are fast swimmers, cant hold their breath for long, and feed in open water.

Question 8

what are the djfferent sampling techniques?

Answer 8

counting animals, mark and recapture, capturing small animals.

Question 9

what are some ways to observe animals?

Answer 9

following tracks, studying faeces, automatic cameras, and ekectronic tags.