Predation and Antipredator Adaptations

Flashcards covering key vocabulary related to predation and antipredator adaptations.

Cryptic coloration

Blending of an organism with the background of its habitat to avoid detection by predators.

Mimicry

The resemblance of one species (the mimic) to another species (the model) for protection from predators.

Batesian mimicry

Mimicry of an unpalatable species by a palatable one.

Müllerian mimicry

Noxious species converge to look the same, reinforcing their distasteful design.

Predator satiation

Synchronous production of many offspring by a population to satiate predators and allow some offspring to survive.

Aggressive mimicry

When predators mimic harmless models to approach and capture prey.

Lotka-Volterra model

Mathematical model describing the dynamics of predator-prey interactions.

Maximum sustainable yield (MSY)

The largest number of individuals that can be removed from a population without causing long-term changes to its numbers.

Intimidation

Behavior displayed by some organisms to deter predators, such as puffing up in size.

Aposematic coloration

Warning coloration that signals to potential predators that an organism is toxic or unpalatable.