Predator/Prey

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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 hunted and eaten by a predator.

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What role does the mouse play in the food chain?

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The mouse is a prey.

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What role does the owl play in the food chain?

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The owl is a predator.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is an adaptation that allows an organism to blend in with its environment to avoid being seen by predators.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.

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Give an example of a predator/prey relationship.

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A frog eating a fly is an example of a predator/prey relationship.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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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 mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another organism.