10 Questions
What is an example of a predator adaptation discussed in the text?
Polar bear's white fur for camouflage
Which prey organism uses vibrations to warn others of predators?
Honeybees
What is an example of warning coloration used by a prey organism?
Strawberry poison dart frog's bright red skin
Which adaptation involves one species evolving to resemble a toxic species to avoid being eaten?
Batesian mimicry
What do organisms like the skunk and cactus have in common as a defense mechanism?
Spraying chemicals or having spikes
What is the main difference between predator and prey?
Predators capture and eat other organisms, while prey is the organism being captured and eaten.
In predator-prey interactions, what is herbivory?
When a prey organism is a plant being consumed by an herbivore.
What type of predator is a lion when it captures a zebra to eat?
Carnivorous predator
What must prey organisms acquire to survive predation?
Adaptations that enable them to escape predators
Which statement about predators targeting specific prey is true?
In most cases, predators focus on a specific prey organism.
Test your knowledge on predator-prey interactions, including the roles of predators and prey, types of predators like carnivores and herbivores, and the process of predation. Explore examples of predator and prey relationships in ecosystems.
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