(a)Explain the term adaptation in relation to the mode of life of an organism. [2 marks]
(b) Explain how each of the following structures adapt the organisms that posses them to
their modes of life:
(i) succulent leaves in Aloe sp.;
(ii) succulent stems and reduced leaves in cactus plants;
(iii)short, strong beaks in fowls;
(iv)counter shading in fish;
(iv)tiny scale leaves on needle-like branches of pine trees. [lOmarks]
(c) (i) What is population?
(ii)
State five effects of overpopulation on a community. [5 marks]