SB9d Biotic Factors and Communities Flashcards
1
Q
biotic factors?
A
living things that affect other organisms
2
Q
examples of biotic factors? 4
A
~plants competing for light
~carnivores competing for food
~herbivores competing for water
~birds competing for nesting sites
3
Q
what does competition cause between organisms?
A
causes the best adapted organisms to survive
4
Q
predator - prey cycle?
A
number of predators are dependant on number of prey, little prey so little predator etc
5
Q
competition?
A
organisms fighting for a resource, e.g. mate or food
6
Q
predation?
A
predators hunting for prey
