Question

4 - community ecology: species interactions
learning objective: identify the types of species interactions.
which of the following is an example of predation?
a.) hyenas chase and kill a small gazelle.
b.) algae live on a crabs back, and their color camouflages the crab.
c.) two species of barnacles vie for living space on a rocky shore.
d.) the bat - eared fox develops extra teeth and oversized ears.

Explanation:

Predation is when one organism hunts and kills another for food. In option a, hyenas are predators chasing and killing a gazelle, which is the prey. Option b is commensalism (one - organism benefits without harming the other). Option c is competition for resources. Option d is an example of adaptation.

Answer:

A. Hyenas chase and kill a small gazelle.