Adaptations and Relationships Survival in the wild takes some WILD characteristics
Adapting to the Environment White Peppered Moth Black Peppered Moth
Adaptations The behaviors and physical characteristics of species that allow them to live successfully in the environment. Example: Fish have gills so they can breath underwater. Giraffes have long necks to eat leaves that other animals cannot reach. Animal adaptation Quiz Animal adaptation Quiz Animal adaptation Quiz Adaptations Game Adaptations Game Adaptations Game
Top 10 Animal Adaptations
Relationships Among Organisms Boyfriend and Girlfriend Friends FamilyStudent and Teacher
Competition Because many organisms share the same ecosystem they are bound to compete. Competition, the struggle between organisms to survive in a habitat with limited resources. Example: Two birds compete for the seeds on a tree. Competition over a mate
Predation Prey Predator Predation is when one organism kills and eats another. The organism being eaten is the prey The organism that kills is the predator. Ex. A snake kills and eats a mouse. The snake is the predator and the mouse is prey. Predator Prey Predator Prey
Symbiosis There are 3 types of Symbiosis is a relationship between two species that benefits at least one species. Mutualism Commensalism Parasitism
Mutualism A relationship in which both organisms benefit. They help each other. Ex. A relationship between a butterfly and a flower Clownfish and Sea Anemone Butterfly and Flower
Commensalism A relationship in which one species benefits and the other one is neither helped nor harmed Ex. A bird building a nest on a tree Barnacles on Whales
Parasitism Parasitism involves one organism living on or inside another organism. The organism that benefits is called the parasite and the organism it lives on is called a host. Example: Common parasites are fleas, ticks, and leeches Tape Worm Blood Sucking Mosquito
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