B16.4-5 Competition In Animals And Plants Flashcards

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1
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What is a niche?

A

The role a species fulfils in its habitat

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2
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What do animals compete for?

A

Mates
Food
Territory

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3
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What do plants compete for ?

A

Light
Space
Water
Soil contents such as water and mineral ions

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4
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How are some animals adapted for mating?

A

Deers
However it’s imtra specific meaning within a population it’s specific

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5
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How are some animals adapted for food ?

A

Large claws which help them grab prey

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6
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How are some animals adapted for territory ?

A

Marking through scent or through fighting

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7
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How are plants adapted for competition in light ?

A

Phototropism
When the plant grows upwards towards the light source

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8
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How are most plants adapted for competition in soil contents ?

A

Root network

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9
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How are some plants adapted for competition in space?

A

Seed dispersal

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