Adaptation (Camouflage)

These pictures show an example of camouflage. In the first picture, taken at the vantage point of me and any predator, it is almost impossible to spot this insect. (approximately in the center of the picture) The insect is just small and being brown, is not visible against the green. This color makes it easy for the insect to hide in greens and browns(trees, dirt). You can only spot this insect if you know what it is and where it is. This insect is so good at hiding that it took me around 5 minutes to find it with my mother and sister pointing at it. This insect can easily avoid a predator's gaze.

Thanks to my mother and sister for telling me there was an insect in that plant.

Biotic Limiting Factor (Squirrel)

These are pictures of squirrels I found around my house. They are limiting factors because they limit the amount of nuts that are buried. Seeds are buried by the squirrel and dug up as they are needed. If the squirrel doesn't dig up a nut, that seed will root and grow. The tree in the above picture is a limiting factor because it limits the number of squirrels that can use it as a shelter.

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Special thanks to my mother and sister for alerting me to the squirrels.