Modes of nutrition in animals practice exercise 3

A student in Machakos left some ugali uncovered overnight. The next morning, mould had grown on it. State the mode of nutrition the mould uses. (1 mark)

After heavy rains, pupils saw mushrooms growing on dead tree trunks near the school fence. Explain the mode of nutrition used by the mushrooms. (2 marks)

Amina noticed her cat scratching a lot and found small fleas on its body. What mode of nutrition do the fleas use? Describe how this mode of nutrition affects the cat. (2 marks)

During a farm visit in Kericho, a veterinary officer found a calf infected with liver flukes. Identify the mode of nutrition exhibited by liver flukes. (1 mark)

During a nature walk in Kisii forest, pupils observed a chameleon shooting out its sticky tongue to catch a passing insect. Identify the mode of nutrition used by the chameleon. (1 mark)

Goats feed on grass while tapeworms live inside animals and feed on digested food. Explain how the feeding mode of a goat is different from that of a tapeworm. (2 marks)

John observed that cows feed on grass while houseflies feed on waste and decaying matter. Identify the mode of nutrition used by each animal. (2 marks)

Maria observed different organisms at the Kenyan coast, each showing different relationships while obtaining food. Complete the table below by identifying the mode of nutrition for each interaction.  (3 marks) Animal Interaction Mode of Nutrition Cleaner shrimp removing parasites from a fish ? Tick feeding on a buffalo’s blood ? Crabs feeding on dead fish remains at the shore ?

Maria observed different organisms at the Kenyan coast, each showing different relationships while obtaining food. Complete the table below by identifying the mode of nutrition for each interaction.  (3 marks) Animal Interaction Mode of Nutrition Cleaner shrimp removing parasites from a fish ? Tick feeding on a buffalo’s blood ? Crabs feeding on dead fish remains at the shore ?

Maria observed different organisms at the Kenyan coast, each showing different relationships while obtaining food. Complete the table below by identifying the mode of nutrition for each interaction.  (3 marks) Animal Interaction Mode of Nutrition Cleaner shrimp removing parasites from a fish ? Tick feeding on a buffalo’s blood ? Crabs feeding on dead fish remains at the shore ?

Scavengers like hyenas and decomposers like fungi both feed on dead animals. Explain how their feeding methods are different. (2 marks)

The diagram below shows an egret standing on a goat’s back in a field. Use it to answer the following:(a) What mode of nutrition is demonstrated?  (1 mark)(b) Describe how each organism benefits.  (1 mark)

The diagram below shows an egret standing on a cow back in a field. Use it to answer the following:(a) What mode of nutrition is demonstrated?  (1 mark)(b) Describe how each organism benefits.  (1 mark)