techniques to avoid competition Flashcards
1
Q
How do species avoid competition?
A
By adapting to their environments
2
Q
What changes are made in order to adapt to the environment?
A
change in feeding habits, camouflage, protective coats, alterations to mouthparts and reproductive strategies.
3
Q
Give an example of adaptation to avoid competition
A
The caterpillar of the cabbage white butterfly chews on cabbage leaves, whereas the adult butterfly drinks nectar from flowers. In this way they avoid competition for food
