Prey
What is a prey animal?
A prey animal is an animal that is hunted and eaten by predators.
What does it mean when animals compete in nature
animals compete for same resource like food, water, and shelter.
What is mutualism in an ecosystem
Mutualism is a relationship where two different species help each other and both benefit
What is commensalism
commensalism is a relationship where one species benefits and the other is nor helped or harmed
What is a parasite
where one species benefits and other is harmed
Name two examples of prey animals and their predators.
rabbit prey fox predator
zebra prey lion predator
What is an example of competition between two animals
lions and hyenas compete for same prey like zebras and antelope
Can you name an example of two animals that help each other
clownfish and sea anemones the clownfish gets protection and sea anemones gets cleaned
Can one species be harmed in a commensalism
No no one in a commensalism can be harmed
Can a parasite harm its host
Yes a parasite harms its host
How do prey animals protect themselves from their predators
They use camouflage, speed, groups, or playing dead
What happens when two animals need the same food to survive
One might get more food and survive while the other may struggle or find a new fod source
How do bees and flowers benefit from each other?
Bees get nectar for food, and flowers get pollinated so they can reproduce
How do remoras benefit from sharks
remoras attach to the shark and get food scraps from his meals, but shark is unaffected
Name one example of a parasite
tick, lice, and fleas
What adaptations help prey animals detect or escape predators
Sharp senses, fast running, or blending in with environment.
How do animals avoid or reduce competition with each other
They might hunt at different times, live in different areas, or eat different food
Why is mutualism important in nature?
It helps species survive by providing food protection or other benefits
How do birds benefit from cows
they can eat the insects off the cow
How does a parasite benefit from its host
A parasite gets food and shelter from the host while harming the host
How does the balance between predators and prey affect an ecosystem
Too many predators decrease prey too few cause overpopulation and resource depletion
What happens if one species outcompetes another for resource
The weaker species may decrease in number, move to a new area, or even go extinct
What is one way humans can benefit from mutualism in nature
Bacteria in our intestines help us digest food while they get a place to live.
What happens to the species that is not affected in a commensalism
continue to live normally
What happens to the host in a parasitism
The host can become weaker or sick due to parasite taking the hosts resources