Community Ecology & Virtual Visit to Everglades National Park Observe the turtle above and identify the type of "coloration" it exhibits as a way to protect itself (based on Chapter section 45.6:

Community Ecology & Virtual Visit to Everglades National Park

1. Observe the turtle above and identify the type of "coloration" it exhibits as a way to protect itself (based on Chapter section 45.6: defense mechanisms)
2. The coloration is due to a plant growth on top of the turtle. What type of relationship (symbiotic, mutualistic, parasitic or commensalistic) does the turtle and the plant have? (The turtle seems to be unharmed) Explain your answer
3. Is the turtle a consumer or a producer?
4. Identify the predators of turtles.

Watch the "Everglades Residents" and the "Everglades Virtual Visit" and answer the following question: Which keystones species are found in the Everglades?

https://youtu.be/4bvgp5HerqA?si=jJY1Hjqv1vl_vgSy

https://youtu.be/HPrPtCns5Lc?si=oq4ja6dVArPKVxgV