1. Species interaction - niche / habitat study

2. Predation Predators have specialized body parts for locating and obtaining prey. Structures= fangs, jaws, holding legs, etc Chemicals= toxins, poisons, etc Behaviors= camouflage, social, ambush, etc

3. Predator Traits

4. Smaller Predators

6. Herbivores / omnivores Need to have mouthparts to obtain food Siphon = butterfly Chewing = grasshopper / cricket Shredding = stonefly nymph (aquatic)

7. Herbivores

8. decomposers Many different enzymes to break down organics - Carbs / lipids / protein Usually little defense / mvmt

9. Decomposers

10. Scavengers & Detritivores Consume dead organic matter

11. Habitat Includes food, water, shelter, space Depends on abiotic conditions A change in the habitat conditions effects plants which effect animals

12. Aquatic Habitats

13. Soil Habitats

14. Edge Habitats