Ecology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the names given to different trophic levels?
A
1st - Producers
2nd - Primary Consumers
3rd - Secondary Consumers
4th - Tertiary Consumers
2
Q
What is an example of a producer?
A
Green plants
3
Q
Give an example of primary consumers
A
Herbivores e.g. rabbits, butterfly
4
Q
Give an example of secondary consumers
A
Carnivores e.g. frogs, fish
5
Q
Give an example of tertiary consumers?
A
Secondary Carnivores e.g. snakes, owls
6
Q
How can feeding relationships be shown?
A
Food chains and food webs
7
Q
How have predators adapted?
A
Predators are adapted to catching and consuming their prey. e.g. sharp claws, good eyes, sharp teeth
8
Q
How have prey adapted?
A
Prey have adaptations to detect and prevent being eaten by predators. e.g. Camouflage, good eyes, good hearing
