Does the rabbit use photosynthesis?
When the rabbit eats the dandelion, the glucose in the dandelion, which was made through photosynthesis, is transferred to the rabbit. This glucose is then used by the rabbit to produce ATP, through cellular respiration. The molecules produced through photosynthesis include glucose and oxygen.
What happens to a rabbit with myxomatosis?
What is myxomatosis? Myxomatosis is a severe disease (caused by a virus) that affects rabbits. It damages multiple areas of the body such as the skin, eyes, lungs, liver, genitals, and puts infected rabbits at a high risk of catching other nasty infections.
What 2 adaptations does a rabbit have and how do they help the rabbit survive?
The rabbit’s eyes are set high on the head, and is complimented with a weak but very flexible neck which allows the animal to rotate its head. These adaptations let the rabbit have a greater field of vision, which helps in spotting food as well as predators. They also have strong legs that are made for running.
Why rabbit is called biological refrigerator?
At the other end of the scale, in the developing world, a few rabbits are often kept as ‘biological refrigerators’, i.e. a source of small quantities of meat that is fresh and readily available and which can be eaten before it goes off (Cheeke et al., 1982).
When a rabbit eats a plant nutrients from the plant become available?
When a rabbit eats a plant, nutrients from the plant become available to the tissues of the rabbit. During this process, some of the energy from these nutrients is lost. It becomes heat and unavailable chemical energy.
What type of organism is the rabbit?
Rabbits, also known as bunnies or bunny rabbits, are small mammals in the family Leporidae (along with the hare) of the order Lagomorpha (along with the pika).
Why do rabbits get myxomatosis?
Myxomatosis is mainly spread between rabbits by blood-sucking insects, including fleas, ticks, mites and mosquitoes. The disease can also be transmitted through direct contact with an infected rabbit and the virus can survive for days to weeks in hutches, food bowls, etc.
How can you tell if a rabbit has myxomatosis?
What are the symptoms of myxomatosis?
- Swelling, redness and/or ulcers.
- Nasal and eye discharge.
- Blindness caused by inflammation of the eyes.
- Respiratory problems.
- Loss of appetite.
- Lethargy.
What is a behavioral adaptation for a bunny?
Behavioral Adaptations Generally, rabbits become active at night and stay in their burrows or shady areas during the day. Foxes use the Earth’s magnetic force to navigate. Find out more here.
What is a group of bunnies called?
fluffle
A group of bunnies is called a fluffle, yes you read that right. The ever-appropriate name is used to refer to wild rabbits which can also be called a colony – but why would you? Stick with fluffle.