Adaptation of Prey

What is adaptation?

• Stagnation

• Adaptation

• Evolution

• Mutation

Name one physical adaptation of prey animals.

• Hunting in packs

• Camouflage

• Playing dead

• Using tools

Name one behavioral adaptation of prey animals.

• Playing dead

• Hunting in packs

• Using tools

• Camouflage

How do prey animals use camouflage as an adaptation?

• By changing colors rapidly

• By blending in with their surroundings

• By making loud noises to scare predators

• By standing out in their environment

What is mimicry and how does it help prey animals?

• Mimicry is when a prey animal stands out and attracts predators for protection.

• Mimicry is when a prey animal resembles another organism or object in order to avoid being eaten. It helps prey animals by making them look like something else, such as a harmless or unappealing species, which can confuse or deter predators.

• Mimicry is when a prey animal changes its color to blend in with its surroundings.

• Mimicry is when a prey animal makes loud noises to scare away predators.

Explain the concept of warning coloration in prey animals.

• Bright and conspicuous colors or patterns that serve as a warning to potential predators of the prey's toxicity, bad taste, or ability to defend itself.

• Loud noises and vocalizations to scare off predators

• Releasing a strong odor to repel predators

• Dull and inconspicuous colors that blend in with the environment

What is the role of speed in the adaptation of prey animals?

• Speed helps prey animals to escape from predators and increase their chances of survival.

• Speed has no impact on the adaptation of prey animals

• Prey animals do not need speed for survival

• Speed makes prey animals more vulnerable to predators

How do prey animals use their senses to adapt to their environment?

• By using their senses to detect predators and find food

• By using their senses to predict the weather

• By using their senses to build shelters

• By using their senses to communicate with other prey animals

What is the importance of adaptation for the survival of prey animals?

• Adaptation makes prey animals more vulnerable to predators

• Adaptation helps prey animals to survive and thrive in their natural habitat.

• Prey animals do not need to adapt to their environment

• Adaptation has no impact on the survival of prey animals

Give an example of a prey animal and explain its adaptation to its environment.

• Rabbit - It has strong hind legs for quick escape, keen senses to detect predators, and burrows for hiding.

• Deer - It has a strong shell for protection, sharp teeth for defense, and gills for breathing underwater.

• Elephant - It has a long neck for reaching high branches, sharp horns for defense, and a thick fur coat for warmth.

• Lion - It has sharp claws for climbing trees, excellent camouflage to blend in with its surroundings, and wings for flying away from predators.