Herbivore

Plant predators, the vicious herbivores of planet Earth have many different adaptations that help ensure their survival in the wild. There are many different types of plant predators who have adapted to survive and live by solely eating plant material. One in such being that of the Tapir. The Tapir is said to be the largest mammal residing in the American rainforests. They feed on a variety of plants and plant material to guarantee that they do not become poisoned by eating too much of a certain…

ants’ behaviour gives the tree its nickname, ‘Novice Tree’, because only someone unfamiliar with the tree would dare to touch it. In return for being fed and housed in ‘domatia’ or swollen bulbs, the ants protect the tree from encroaching plants and herbivores using a stinger. In the rainforest, light and space are in short supply due to intense vegetation growth. The ants provide the novice tree with a ‘garden’ of space by cutting away any intruding vegetation. This ensures the ant’s food…

are supplied by vegetation eaten by herbivores that are then eaten via carnivores, which keep the natural way of life going. Makers, purchasers, and decomposers are the real three classes of living beings found in the calm timberland framework. Makers comprise of trees, bushes, grass wild blooms and a wide range of vegetation that gives certain supplements required for the…

tigers could brought an ecological imbalance between herbivores and carnivores. “Web of Life”, tigers are playing the role as the apex predator of the ecosystem. Just think that if the numbers of tigers are drastically decreasing, it could lead to over abundance of herbivores. Since herbivores consume plants and trees as their food resources, in turn it will cause repercussions on tree regeneration and seed dispersal. At the same time, herbivores will die if logging of trees cannot be stopped.…

on and on, until it is at the top of the pyramid with the tertiary consumers making them interdependent,depending on each other, on each other for energy. For example, the bees take the pollen from flowers to spread throughout other places, the herbivores, and omnivores, plant and meat eaters, depend on the abiotic elements to live, and the ticks feed on the deer's blood. These are all examples of symbiosis and also showing that each animal, or organism has a niche, or position, in the community…

substitute for garlic, medicinally to treat gangrene and ulcers, and has also been used as a form of erosion control. The first record of garlic mustard in the United States was in Long Island, New York in 1868. In Europe, there are insects and herbivores that have used the plant as a source of food, but the plant is not as…

What animal lives in the rainforest, lies in the sun with its friends, and often eats salad for lunch? That’s right, the Green Iguana! The Green Iguana’s physical characteristics help it to escape from being caught by predators. They are reptiles that live in warm, tropical climates unless they are a pet or live in a zoo. The Green Iguana’s characteristics make it well adapted to its natural environment. The Green Iguana lives in the rainforests of Northern Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean…

difference between the gross primary production and net primary production is due to the energy lost to respiration. 8. Why do different plant diets result in very different assimilation efficiencies for herbivores? Different plant diets result in very different assimilation efficiencies for herbivores because there are different portions of cellulose, lignin, and other materials within the plants. For example consuming seeds might get more energy than consuming decaying wood for…

Its under belly is also black. The ruffed “coat” on its back acts as a jacket or protection from sharp leaves or thorns. The coat also acts as a rain “jacket” and an incubator for the infants. The lemurs teeth are flat for plants because it’s an herbivore. Also, its tail is long and strong for hanging on trees to reach down for food. The red ruffed lemur has many features to help its…

However, unless you are a lizard lover or basically an iguana lover, there are some things you may not know about this interesting creatures. The following are five facts about iguanas that you should know: 1. Iguanas are herbivores. You will realize that iguanas are normally herbivores. This means that they do not eat meat but rather plants. Some researchers say that iguanas are omnivores. Iguanas should not eat animal products because their metabolism is…