Predatory Prey Intro

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an organism that hunts and eats other organisms for food.

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What is prey?

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

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What is an herbivore?

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An herbivore is an animal that eats only plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that eats only other animals.

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What is an omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What role do predators play in an ecosystem?

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Predators help control the population of prey species, maintaining balance in the ecosystem.

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What is competition in ecology?

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Competition occurs when two or more organisms vie for the same resources, such as food, space, or mates.

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What is adaptation?

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Adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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How can the introduction of a new predator affect an ecosystem?

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The introduction of a new predator can lead to a decline in prey populations, potentially disrupting the balance of the ecosystem.