Difference between revisions of "Competition (Biology)"
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===Competition between Animals=== | ===Competition between Animals=== | ||
| − | : | + | : [[Animal]]s within a [[population]] '''compete''' for limited food supplies. |
| + | : Some different [[species]] of [[animal]]s may '''compete''' for the same food supply. | ||
| + | : [[Animal]]s '''compete''' for mates through either violence against their '''competitors''' or sexual displays to entice their potential mate. | ||
| + | : [[Animal]]s also '''compete''' for territory. This helps secure food, mates and resources in the environment. | ||
===Competition between Plants=== | ===Competition between Plants=== | ||
: [[Plant]]s may '''compete''' for [[light]] for [[photosynthesis]] by growing taller and with a wider coverage of [[leaf|leaves]] than other [[plant]]s. | : [[Plant]]s may '''compete''' for [[light]] for [[photosynthesis]] by growing taller and with a wider coverage of [[leaf|leaves]] than other [[plant]]s. | ||
: [[Plant]]s '''compete''' for [[water]] and [[mineral]]s so they grow deep and broad [[root]]s to collect as much as possible. | : [[Plant]]s '''compete''' for [[water]] and [[mineral]]s so they grow deep and broad [[root]]s to collect as much as possible. | ||
Revision as of 20:35, 24 June 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Competition is when two or more living creatures struggle against each other to get the same things.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Competition is when different organisms within a community or population are seeking the same limited resource.
About Competition
- Competition happens because there is not enough of a resource to keep all of the organisms within a community or population alive.
- When organisms compete for the same resource some will lose and others will win. This is referred to as survival of the fittest.
- Competition drives the process of natural selection.
Competition between Animals
- Animals within a population compete for limited food supplies.
- Some different species of animals may compete for the same food supply.
- Animals compete for mates through either violence against their competitors or sexual displays to entice their potential mate.
- Animals also compete for territory. This helps secure food, mates and resources in the environment.