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Do the prey of one species might also be the predator of another species?
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Why are introduced species dangerous towards native species?
The prey of a natural predator has evolved along side the predator so has developed ways to cope, such as being able to climb a tree. Now let's say you intoduce a predator that can also climb a tree... the prey doesn't stand a chance. Another reason is that, for thousands of years, certain species have eaten certain foods. Another larger or more voracious, species, or even one that breeds much more quickly, can wipe out the native animals' food sources. This is why the rabbit, for example, is so destructive for Australian native wildlife.
Are all introduced species invasive?
No, not all introduced species are invasive because they may have a natural predator that will eat them in their new environment. Also because the species can be biologically controlled, chemically controlled or mechanically controlled.
How does mimicry protect an animal from its predator?
Mimicry makes an animal look like another animal which the predator avoids. It may also make an animal look like an object instead of an animal.
What is is an example of a predator and prey relationship?
ONE predator and prey relationship is of a mouse and a fox and another is a wolf and rabbit..
Why do prey species often live in groups?
Prey species often live in groups because it increases their chances of detecting predators and escaping from them. Living in groups allows prey species to have more eyes and ears to notice potential threats, to coordinate their defense and escape strategies, and to dilute the risk of being targeted individually. Group living can also help in sharing information about food resources and finding mates.
What is co-evolution?
Two species evolving alongside one another, each one adapting according to selection pressures from the other one; a good example of coevolution is between a parasite and host species, and between predator and prey. If a prey species develops a way to better escape a predator species, that predator species, in response, will have to develop a better way to capture the prey.
Is a pantropical spotted dolphin a predator?
It is actually a predator because this animal as the other animals also lives, also esats, and alsoreproduces and dies, so it might be a predator because it actually eats squad fish and flying fish
What is the animal that is fed upon by a predator?
Any animal that hunts and eat other animals is a predator, and a carnivore. Another animal that might eat a predator - if it's already dead - is a Scavenger.
What is another name for invasive species?
A noxious weed is another term for an invasive plant species.
What eats a triops?
I think that if u put a triop in a tank with something biggerand is also a predator it might eat the triops .This might also happen with fish that bigger that it.
Predator X is also known by what name?
Predator X is a comic book character which is really famous amongst people who are very fond of comic books. Another name for Predator X is X-Men. X-men also was a movie later.
Why are introduced species dangerous towards native species?
The prey of a natural predator has evolved along side the predator so has developed ways to cope, such as being able to climb a tree. Now let's say you intoduce a predator that can also climb a tree... the prey doesn't stand a chance. Another reason is that, for thousands of years, certain species have eaten certain foods. Another larger or more voracious, species, or even one that breeds much more quickly, can wipe out the native animals' food sources. This is why the rabbit, for example, is so destructive for Australian native wildlife.
How might taxonomy aid a drug company?
A drug company might use taxonomy to identify species similar to those known to produce antibiotics in the hopes that the similar species might also produce beneficial antibiotics.
What feature of a lemur protects them?
Lemurs tend to live in groups (small or large), which adds extra eyes and ears in their constant look-out for predators. They also have predator alert calls to notify one another, and lemurs are known to respond to predator alert calls of other lemur species. In self-defense, a lemur will bite with its sharp canine teeth.
What predator eats a superb bird?
Owls have been known to eat the superb bird species. Many types of hawks also eat them if they have the opportunity.
How will the size of a predator population affect the numbers of prey?
This will depend on the specific ecosystem and the specific predator and prey relationship being examined within that ecosystem. If, as an oversimplified example, a drought caused a reduction in edible plant foods for a prey animal, the population of said prey animal may decrease. If the prey population decreased, there would not be enough food to support the current predator population, and a number of the predators would die until a balance was reached.The overall idea is fairly simple, however. If weather conditions are favorable to the increase of the population of a prey species, then the prey species's population will increase, all other things being equal. When the population of a prey species increases, then more of the offspring of the predator species can survive, allowing the population of the predator to increase. If weather somehow decreases the population of a prey animal, then this will also reduce the population of the predator species, all other things being equal.It is important to remember, however, that ecosystems are very complicated and it is rare that a predator will only have one prey item and a prey item will have only one predator. As a result, if a changed condition caused one prey species to decrease but another one to increase, the predator population may not be affected, and so on.
Are snails a predator?
Generally snails are not predators, but there is one species that I know of that is a definite predator. The Assassin Snail, or Clea helena, is a freshwater snails that eats other snails and worms. There are a few other carnivorous snails in the Neogastropoda family also.
