Predators & Parasites Flashcards
1
Q
Which animals can the term ‘predation’ be applied to?
A
- Herbivores
- Carnivores
- Parasites
- Cannibals.
2
Q
Define true predators.
A
They kill their prey immediately and kill several over the course of their lifetime.
3
Q
What is the difference between microparasites and macroparasites?
A
Microparasites multiple directly within their host whereas macroparasites do not.
4
Q
What are the effects of parasitism?
A
Reduces: •Survival •Fecundity •Growth •Competitive ability •Ability to avoid predation.
5
Q
Define predation.
A
The consumption of all or part of one organism by another in which the prey is alive when the predator first attacks it.
