Island Biology Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Dwarfism
A
island fox, fewer resources = smaller fox, vulnerable to disease, vulnerable to predation
2
Q
Gigantism
A
some rodents and reptiles, fewer predators
3
Q
Melanism
A
some reptiles, better to absorb heat on cool/foggy islands
4
Q
Bird Plumage Color
A
less need to distinguish from other species
5
Q
Island Plants
A
more fog, improved foliar water uptake, less rain = improved drought tolerance
6
Q
Reduced Defenses
A
fewer large herbivores, island plants sometimes have fewer defenses against herbivores, more susceptible to exotic herbivores
7
Q
Catalina Deer
A
mule deer are exotic (introduced), brought in for sport hunting, shrubs are not adapted for deer defense, shrub damage
