Predation

Question 1

define predation

Answer 1

Predation is the catching, killing and eating of another organism

Question 2

Define a predator

Answer 2

A predator is an organism that catches, kills and eats another organism

Question 3

What are some adaptations of predators?

Answer 3

1. Hawks and other birds of prey have excellent sight so that they can locate their prey
2. Ladybirds have strong mouthparts to enable them to chew aphids.
3. Whelks produce an acid that dissolves through the shell of mussels, limpets or barnacles.

Question 4

What are some adaptations of prey?

Answer 4

1. Mice flee and hide to avoid being eaten.
2. Frogs are well camouflaged so that they are difficult to see and attack.
3. Ladybirds contain large amounts of formic acid, which is unpalatable to predators. Predators learn to avoid eating the brightly coloured ladybirds.

Question 5

Define prey

Answer 5

Prey is the organism that is eaten by the predator