Interdepence - B2

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  • Created on: 10-04-13 23:51
Why may similar animals compete?
Because they live in the same habitat and need to compete for resources such as food.
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Why may members of the same species compete for?
They compete for mates, so they can breed.
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What is an Ecological niche?
An Ecological niche describes the habitat an organism lives in and also it's role in the habitat.
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What type of organisms are more likely to compete ?
Organisms that share simlilar niches as they need similar resources.
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What are the two types of competition?
>Interspecific >Intraspecific
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What is 'Interspecific' Competition?
Interspecific is competition is between organisms and different species .
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What is 'Intraspecific' Competition?
Intraspecific competition is between organisms of the same species , it is likely to be more significant as they need the same resources.
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What do both predator and prey show in their numbers?
Cyclical change.( ups and downs)
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Why do predators and prey show cyclical changes in their numbers ?
>When there are lots of prey , more predators survive and increase in numbers
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Why may members of the same species compete for?

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They compete for mates, so they can breed.

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What is an Ecological niche?

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What type of organisms are more likely to compete ?

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What are the two types of competition?

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