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B1.4 - Interdependence and Adaptation
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GCSE GCSE Biology Mind Map on B1.4 - Interdependence and Adaptation, created by dramaqueen72 on 15/03/2014.
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B1.4 - Interdependence and Adaptation
Plants
Plants spread their leaves for photosynthesis
Plants absorb nutrients from the ground
Plants absorb water from their roots
Animals
Animals need space to breed/compete for a mate and to hunt in
Carnivores compete for prey whereas herbivores compete for vegetation
Animals need water to survive
Population
The amount of a species living in an area
Adaptations
Special features/behaviour an organism has to help it survive in its enviroment
Some plants developed thorns to stop animals eating them
Some organisms develop poisins/warning colours to deter prey
Extremophiles
Organisms adapted to live in areas with a high salt concentration/high pressure and temperature
Animal Adaptation
Changes to surface area
Thickness of insulating coat
Amount of body fat
Camouflage
Polar Bear
Nostrils that close underwater
Webbed feet to aid swimming
Wide paws to grip the ice
White fur for camouflage
Thick layer of fat under skin for warmth
Camel
Long Eyelashes to keep out sand
Nostrils that close to keep out sand
Wide feet to prevent sinking in sand
Hump stores fat for energy
Thick lips to eat prickly desert plants
Cacti
Needles instead of leaves to reduce surface area avalable for water loss
Extensive root system to take in water
Thick stem to store water
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