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Science Quiz 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Prey Adaptation | Unique Characteristics that help it escape A. stinky smell-skunk B. sharp quills-porcupine C. False coloring D. Warning colors E. Mimicry F. protective covering G. camouflage |
| Emigration | Leaving one place/population and joining A. In search of food B. If they become permanently seperated |
| Immigration | Joining a population |
| Niche | The role of the organism in the environment A. What type of food it eats |
| Natural Selection | Individuals have unique characteristics that help them survive |
| Carrying Capacity | How many can live in a certain area |
| 3 Stages of Symbiosis | Commensalisim-One organism benefits, the other is unaffected Mutualism-Both Benefits Parasitism- One benefits, while the other does not benefit but is harmed |
| Primary Succession | Series of changes that occurs in an area where no soil or organisms existed A. A brand new Island is formed from a volcano |
| Secondary Succession | Series of changes occurs in an area where the ecosystem has disturbed but organisms still survive A. Fires and hurricane and tornados=natural disturbance B. Human activities could cause a disturbance |
| Predator Adaptation | Unique Character that help it hunt A.cheetah runs fast B.Owls and bats hunt at night |