Transcript Specie Interactions - University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Description:
Begin looking at the specific species interaction
relationships. This is in the form of a
multimedia notes/lecture period on PowerPoint.
Goals:
Examine how interactions between a species
and its environment define a species niche.
Explain how a species adapts to its niche.
Objectives: Day 6
I.
List and Describe some of the
adaptations of species use in
predation symbiosis.
Warm Up
Q = Worksheet
A = none
Species Interactions - Symbiosis
And you thought school was tough
How does this relate to trophic
levels?
Trophic Levels Review
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Vocabulary: (Think) Define these words in your
notes as best you can.
New Terms:
Predator-
Previous Terms:
Producer-
Prey-
Consumer-
Mimicry-
Herbivore-
Parasite-
Carnivore-
Endoparasite-
Decomposer-
Ectoparasite-
Omnivore-
Host-
Scavenger-
Vocabulary: (Pair) Compare your definitions with
your neighbor. Improve upon each others.
New Terms:
Predator-
Previous Terms:
Producer-
Prey-
Consumer-
Mimicry-
Herbivore-
Parasite-
Carnivore-
Endoparasite-
Decomposer-
Ectoparasite-
Omnivore-
Host-
Scavenger-
Vocabulary: (Share) Discuss as a class the
definitions you developed and why.
New Terms:
Predator-
Previous Terms:
Producer-
Prey-
Consumer-
Mimicry-
Herbivore-
Parasite-
Carnivore-
Endoparasite-
Decomposer-
Ectoparasite-
Omnivore-
Host-
Scavenger-
I.
Adaptations of Predators
Predation: Predator
A.
B.
C.
D.
Organism who eat other organisms
Secondary Consumers
Carnivores
Adaptations:
– Speed
– Sharp Teeth or Beak
– Claws or Talons
– Strength
– Camouflage/Stealth
– Good Senses
– Group Hunting
II. Adaptations of Prey
A. Organism eaten by other
organisms
B. Primary & Secondary
Consumers
C. Herbivores & Carnivores
D. Adaptations:
– Speed
– Size
– Poison
– Odor
– Good Senses
– Shelter
– Mimicry (2 types):
•
•
Physical
Chemical
Mimicry: imitating another organism as a means
of defense or stealth
What is this?
Think about…
I. Objective: List and Describe some the adaptations of
species use in predation symbiosis.
You will be designing a predator and prey
that are competing for survival.
Consider the adaptations of predators
and prey and what each will need in
order to capture or evade the other.