Question

12. Jacks and silversides are a good example of an evolutionary arms race between predators and prey. Describe the predatory adaptations of the jacks, and the defensive adaptations of the silversides

Answer 1

Predators is an organism which can be described as the hunter who hunts for food. An d prey can be described as the organism on which the predator will feed.

Silversides can be described as small fishes which are very thin. They are usually found in fresh water or near the coastal areas.

The adaptation of the Jacks include :

• They are fast.

• They attack the prey in herds.

Adaptations of silverside are:

• They have colour much transparent or like the colour of water which allows them to hide.
• They travel in groups.