Flashcards on Predator-Prey Relationships and Population Ecology
Predator-Prey Relationships and Population Ecology Explained
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Predator–prey relationships
10 cards
Card 1
Question: What does 'predation' mean in predator–prey relationships?
Answer: Predation is when the predator catches, kills and eats the prey.
Card 2
Question: How are all organisms described in terms of their interactions?
Answer: All organisms are interdependent.
Card 3
Question: How does a change in one population affect others?
Answer: Changes of population affect another population.
Card 4
Question: How do predators and prey change over time relative to each other?
Answer: Predators and prey evolve together.
Card 5
Question: What role do predators play in regulating prey species?
Answer: Predators regulate the amount and distribution of prey species.
Card 6
Question: What happens to prey populations when predator populations increase?
Answer: As predator population increases, prey population decreases.
Card 7
Question: How do predators influence biodiversity?
Answer: Predators increase biodiversity by preventing one species from becoming dominant.
Card 8
Question: In what way do predators affect the genetic quality of prey populations?
Answer: Predators keep prey species genetically stronger because weaker and sick animals are caught first.
Card 9
Question: What type of feedback relationship is the predator–prey interaction an example of?
Answer: Predator–prey is an example of a negative feedback relationship.
Card 10
Question: Give three example predator–prey pairs mentioned.
Answer: Aphid – ladybird; Lion – zebra; Owl – mice.