Predators and Prey

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What are some physical adaptations predators use to capture their prey?

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Predators use claws, fangs, and stingers as physical adaptations to capture their prey.

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How do predators typically locate their prey?

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Predators use their sight and smell to locate their prey.

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What is the definition of prey in an ecological context?

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Prey is an organism that is killed and eaten by another organism.

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In a predator-prey relationship, if a hawk eats a snake, what role does the snake play?

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In this scenario, the snake is the prey.

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What are some common defensive strategies prey use against predators?

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Prey may run, hide, make alarm sounds, or use camouflage to defend themselves against predators.

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What is the role of camouflage in prey defense?

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Camouflage helps prey blend into their environment, making it harder for predators to spot them.

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What is an example of a predator that uses speed to catch its prey?

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A cheetah is an example of a predator that uses speed to catch its prey.

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How do alarm calls function in prey defense?

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Alarm calls alert other members of the species to the presence of a predator, allowing them to escape.

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What is the significance of the predator-prey relationship in an ecosystem?

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The predator-prey relationship helps maintain the balance of populations within an ecosystem.

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What adaptations might prey have to escape from predators?

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Prey may have adaptations such as speed, agility, or the ability to hide.