Species interaction - niche / habitat study

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

Predator Traits

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Herbivores / omnivores

• Need to have mouthparts to obtain food

• Siphon = butterfly

• Chewing = grasshopper / cricket

• Shredding = stonefly nymph (aquatic)

Herbivores

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decomposers

• Many different enzymes to break down organics - Carbs / lipids / protein

• Usually little defense / mvmt

Decomposers

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Scavengers & Detritivores

• Consume dead organic matter

Habitat

• Includes food, water, shelter, space

• Depends on abiotic conditions

• A change in the habitat conditions effects plants which effect animals

Aquatic Habitats

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Soil Habitats

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Edge Habitats

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