MODIFICATION IN THE FEEDING HABITS OF ORGANISMS

BIOLOGY SSS 2 FIRST TERM

WEEK THREE

MODIFICATION IN THE FEEDING HABITS OF ORGANISMS

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE

Students should be able to;

1. Explain the modification of feeding habits in the following :
   1. Insect feeders
   2. Filter feeder
   3. Parasitic
   4. Saprophytic
   5. Fluid feeders
2. Explain how some insectivorous plants feed, protozoa hydra and mammals feed.

CONTENT

Digestion can be defined as the breaking down of food into smaller and smaller components, until they can be absorbed and assimilated into the body. This is made possible with the help of the teeth in the mouth.

MODIFICATION IN ORGANISMS TO REFLECT FEEDING HABITS.

1. FILTER FEEDING: A filter feeder takes in a stream of water and filters from it small organisms that may be present. Examples are…