description: begin looking at the specific species interaction relationships. this is in the form of...
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Description:Begin looking at the specific species interaction relationships. This is in the form of a multimedia notes/lecture period on PowerPoint.
Goals: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.
Vocabulary: (Think) Define these words in your notes as best you can.
New Terms:
Predator-
Prey-
Mimicry-
Parasite-
Endoparasite-
Ectoparasite-
Host-
Previous Terms:
Producer-
Consumer-
Herbivore-
Carnivore-
Decomposer-
Omnivore-
Scavenger-
Vocabulary: (Pair) Compare your definitions with your neighbor. Improve upon each others.
New Terms:
Predator-
Prey-
Mimicry-
Parasite-
Endoparasite-
Ectoparasite-
Host-
Previous Terms:
Producer-
Consumer-
Herbivore-
Carnivore-
Decomposer-
Omnivore-
Scavenger-
Vocabulary: (Share) Discuss as a class the definitions you developed and why.
New Terms:
Predator-
Prey-
Mimicry-
Parasite-
Endoparasite-
Ectoparasite-
Host-
Previous Terms:
Producer-
Consumer-
Herbivore-
Carnivore-
Decomposer-
Omnivore-
Scavenger-
I. Adaptations of Predators
Predation: PredatorA. Organism who eat
other organismsB. Secondary
ConsumersC. CarnivoresD. Adaptations:
– Speed– Sharp Teeth or
Beak– Claws or Talons– Strength– Camouflage/
Stealth– Good Senses– Group Hunting
II. Adaptations of PreyA. 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