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Theme B - Form & Function

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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & diversity

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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Theme D - Continuity & Change

What are adaptations? 🤔

<ul>
	<li>Special features or behaviours that help an organism survive in its environment.</li>
	<li>For predators, it&#39;s about catching a yummy meal! 🍖</li>
	<li>For prey, it&#39;s about NOT becoming that meal! 🏃&zwj;♂️</li>
</ul>

The Big Bad Wolf&rsquo;s Toolkit! 🐺

Finding Prey

<ul>
	<li>Predators have keen senses to spot, hear or even smell their prey from afar.</li>
</ul>

Catching &amp; Killing Prey

<ul>
	<li>This is the action-packed part! From sharp claws to lightning-fast speeds, predators have an arsenal.</li>
</ul>

Digesting Prey

<ul>
	<li>Some prey may meet its fate inside the predator&rsquo;s tummy (sounds like a horror movie, right? 🍿)</li>
</ul>

Survival Secrets of the Sneaky Snacks! 🐭

<ul>
	<li>Just like a superhero, the prey has its own set of tools to avoid becoming dinner.</li>
</ul>

Structural

<ul>
	<li>Physical changes in their bodies.</li>
	<li>Real-world example: Seed-eating finches in the Gal&aacute;pagos Islands. 🐦
	<ul>
		<li>Their beaks change shape based on the seed sizes available. It&#39;s like updating their toolkits!</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Chemical

<ul>
	<li>Chemical tricks to keep predators away.</li>
	<li>This is like chemistry homework, but way cooler! They may produce toxins or nasty-tasting substances.</li>
	<li>Note: This can be a slow process, taking millions of years. Time isn&#39;t always on their side! ⏳</li>
</ul>

Behavioural

<ul>
	<li>How they act or behave to dodge danger.</li>
	<li>Fun Fact: In the 1920s, blue tits turned milk thieves! 🐦🥛
	<ul>
		<li>They sipped cream from milk bottles on doorsteps.</li>
		<li>But, like all trends, it died out when bottled milk deliveries reduced in the 1990s.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>
	Behavioural adaptations: Super Fast! 🚀

	<ul>
		<li>Can change quickly based on environment or opportunities.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Structural adaptations: Medium Speed. 🚴

	<ul>
		<li>Requires genetic changes. Think of it as updating the hardware of a computer.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Chemical adaptations: Slow &amp; Steady. 🐢

	<ul>
		<li>Developing new chemicals or ways to control them can be a lengthy process.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Key Takeaway: Nature is always evolving! Whether you&#39;re the hunter or the hunted, it&#39;s a game of adapt or become toast! So, next time you&#39;re struggling to adapt to a new situation, just remember these critters and their never-ending quest for survival. 🌍🌿

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Happy studying! 📚💡

Predator Vs. Prey Adaptations for Survival Unveiled

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