Predator vs. Prey: Understanding Ecological Relationships
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What is coevolution?

  • When two species compete for resources within an ecosystem
  • When the fitness of two different species is closely linked, and they evolve in response to each other's evolutionary changes (correct)
  • When two species live in the same environment but do not interact with each other
  • When predators and prey do not have any impact on each other's evolutionary changes

Which of the following is an example of predator adaptation?

  • A polar bear's white fur to blend in with the snowy environment (correct)
  • A cactus plant having spikes for protection
  • The Vervet monkey using vocal signals to warn of predators
  • A deer's brown fur and spots to blend in with a wooded environment

Which prey adaptation involves the use of chemicals or smells for protection?

  • Prairie dog stomping its foot to warn others of predators
  • Skunk spraying a chemical to ward off predators (correct)
  • Vervet monkey using vocal signals to warn of danger
  • A deer blending in with a wooded environment

What is one example of mimicry mentioned in the text?

<p>The strawberry poison dart frog resembling a toxic species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does warning coloration differ from mimicry?

<p>Warning coloration uses body coloration to signal danger, while mimicry involves resembling toxic species. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a predator and prey?

<p>Predators hunt and eat other organisms, while prey are the ones being hunted and eaten. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an organism that captures and eats other organisms?

<p>Predator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the example given, what type of predator is a lion when it captures a zebra?

<p>Carnivorous predator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must a prey organism acquire in order to survive predation?

<p>Adaptations that help them survive being hunted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about predators and their prey?

<p>Prey must acquire adaptations to survive predation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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