This diagram covers Predator-Prey Population Oscillation within Competition Adaptations for GCSE Biology. Topic 2: Competition Adaptations It is section 7 of 15 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
📈 Predator-Prey Population Oscillation
Figure: Predator peak LAGS prey peak — more food → predators reproduce more → too many predators → prey crashes → predators starve.
Practice questions for Competition Adaptations
Which of the following do plants compete for?
Explain how the spines of a cactus are an adaptation to its desert environment.
Quick recall flashcards
What do plants compete for?
Light, water, nutrients (mineral ions), and space.
Why are adaptations important?
They increase an organism's chance of survival and reproduction in its environment.