As starter point for this project, we based our studies in the image pictured here. Analyzing it, we can observe certain distinctive details: the autumn foliage on the ground, a water course with a moderate amount of water, moss, and a terrain with some slope - typical of a temperate deciduous forest biome.
We were challenged to create a predator-prey pair of fictious animals, that could result of the evolution of 2-4 others. Matilde Freitas was responsible for creating a predator, while Rafael Marques had to design a prey.
We started by identifying the biome characteristics, infering what would be the biggest environmental pressures guiding the evolution of life forms in our choosen biome.
We then defined the tropic levels of our animals: we wanted the to have a prey-predator dynamic between them. However, in their ecossystem they both have a consumer role: Rafael’s animal is a secondary consumer, while Matilde’s would be a tertiary consumer, assuming the role of an apex predator in their food web.
We then defined the tropic levels of our animals: we wanted the to have a prey-predator dynamic between them. However, in their ecossystem they both have a consumer role: Rafael’s animal is a secondary consumer, while Matilde’s would be a tertiary consumer, assuming the role of an apex predator in their food web.
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