B16.4-5 Competition In Animals And Plants Flashcards
1
Q
What is a niche?
A
The role a species fulfils in its habitat
2
Q
What do animals compete for?
A
Mates
Food
Territory
3
Q
What do plants compete for ?
A
Light
Space
Water
Soil contents such as water and mineral ions
4
Q
How are some animals adapted for mating?
A
Deers
However it’s imtra specific meaning within a population it’s specific
5
Q
How are some animals adapted for food ?
A
Large claws which help them grab prey
6
Q
How are some animals adapted for territory ?
A
Marking through scent or through fighting
7
Q
How are plants adapted for competition in light ?
A
Phototropism
When the plant grows upwards towards the light source
8
Q
How are most plants adapted for competition in soil contents ?
A
Root network
9
Q
How are some plants adapted for competition in space?
A
Seed dispersal
