Are these adaptations unique to your Ecosystem?
These adaptations are not unique to my ecosystem. Venomous snakes can be found across many biomes from tropical rain forests to urban environments. However the higher male sex hormone of Hyena cubs appears exclusively in the species. Toxicity in plants is a common adaption as it reduces the chances of organisms consuming it.
What other organisms have similar adaptations?
The rattle snake, death adder, vipers, Philippine cobra, tiger snake and black mamba all produce venom as an adaptation.
The caster oil plant, pink oleander, wax tree and coral tree all produce a poisonous substance to reduce other organism consuming it.
These adaptations are not unique to my ecosystem. Venomous snakes can be found across many biomes from tropical rain forests to urban environments. However the higher male sex hormone of Hyena cubs appears exclusively in the species. Toxicity in plants is a common adaption as it reduces the chances of organisms consuming it.
What other organisms have similar adaptations?
The rattle snake, death adder, vipers, Philippine cobra, tiger snake and black mamba all produce venom as an adaptation.
The caster oil plant, pink oleander, wax tree and coral tree all produce a poisonous substance to reduce other organism consuming it.
The Fierce Snake (Oxyuranus microlepidotus) produces enough venom in a single bite to potentially kill a 100 adult humans. This physiological adaptation enables the survival of individual members of the species to ensure the reproduction of the snake's genetics. The snake also as developed an enzyme within it's venom to allow to increase the rate of absorption called 'hyaluronidase'.
The female Hyena will give their babies higher levels of androgen (a male sex hormone) that boosts aggression during the final months of pregnancy. This often encourages young males to practice mounting females early and frequently in order to improve their chances of passing on their genes when mating in the future. It also increases aggression levels to ensure survival of the fittest.
St Johns Wart ( Hypericum perforatum ) is poisonous to grazing livestock. Behavioural signs of poisoning are restlessness and irritation of the skin. Mania and hyperactivity may also result, including running in circles until exhausted. This adaptation of the plant discourages animals from eating it and therefore ensures its survival.
Larkspur is a perennial plant is found on upland prairie ecological sites . All parts of the plant, especially the leaves, are poisonous . In North Dakota, cattle rarely feed on larkspur when good forage is available . The toxic substance is an alkaloid . This toxicity allows the plant to survive from other animals consuming it which promotes its chances of survival.