20.1: Responses to Predation
Organism Population Community (interaction of different species) Ecosystem Biosphere
PREDATION (+/-) one species eats another species predator: eater and prey: eaten Types: carnivores, herbivores and omnivores
cyclic in nature ↑ in prey leads to ↑ in predators (vice versa) Lag time
RESPONSES TO PREDATION 1. Camouflage: Cryptic coloration disguises an animal so it’s less visible to predators or prey http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/ asset/tdc02_vid_disguise/
2. Warning Coloration (aposematism): intended not to camouflage an organism but to make it more noticeable - Bright coloring to warn potential aggressors of toxicity
3. Mimicry: physical (or behavioral resemblance) of one species to another
4. Action by Prey: Action by prey just before death that is unexpected by predator
5. Alluring Coloration: animals are colored so a predator's attention is drawn to a non-vital part of the prey's body
6. Deceptive Markings: Markings that resemble fake eyes or false heads to startle predator.
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What type of Response is this? Mountain King Snake is NOT Poisonous
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Class work: Create-a-Prey