1. Bell Work: Write down these terms to complete the crossword puzzle in your homework packet: Carnivore Anteater Scavenger Piranha Owl Plants Parasite Omnivore Plankton Insectivore Vulture Mosquito Whale shark Sunlight Blue whale Energy Herbivore Lion Prey Predator Food web Bear Food chain (Packet is due on Wednesday!)

2. Missing work? You have until this Friday to turn in any missing work!

3. Interactions of Living Things Many interactions among species occur because one organism eats another. Some species have very close interactions with other species without harm occuring.

4. Predators and Prey (pg. 60) Prey- the organism that is eaten. Predator- the organism that eats the prey.

5. Plant & Animal Adaptations Whether they are big or small, animals and plants have certain adaptations to help them survive in their environment. What are adaptations? Any characteristic (or trait) that helps a plant or animal survive or get use to their environment.

6. Predator Adaptations (pg. 60) Adaptation- a characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment. Predators must have adaptations to be able to catch their prey. Examples: Cheetah- runs at high speed Goldenrod Spider- color

7. Prey Adaptation (pg. 60) Prey have methods and abilities to keep from being eaten. Examples: Fire Salamander- spray poison Buffaloes- stay in herds Jack Rabbit- large ears

8. Ecosystems and Adaptations 1.How does having white fur in the winter and brown fur in the summer help the snowshoe hare survive in the taiga ecosystem? 2.How does an orchid growing up a tree help it survive in the tropical rainforest? 3.How does a polar bear’s thick fur and sharp claws help it to survive in the tundra ecosystem? 4.How do the spines or spikes of a cactus help it to survive in the desert ecosystem? 5.How do broad leaves on trees help aid in survival in the deciduous forest?

9. Behavioral and Physical Behavioral Adaptation- is an adaptation that is based upon how an organism acts - owl perching on a tree Physical Adaptation- is an adaptation that is based on how an organism is physically made – owl has sharp talons