Niche and adaptations Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
define niche
A
the role of an organism within its habitat/ecosystem
2
Q
why cant two organisms occupy the same niche
A
since the organism better adapted to fit the niche will outcompete the other
3
Q
what are the three adaptations
A
behavioural
physiological
anatomical
4
Q
define behavioural adaptation
A
actions by an organism that increase its chance of survival or reproduction
5
Q
define physiological adaptation
A
process inside an organism that increases its chance of survival or reproduction
6
Q
define anatomical adaptation
A
structural features of an organism that increases its chances of survival or reproduction
