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Ecosystem Species Matching Challenge
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Ecosystem Species Matching Challenge
🌿 Part 1: Species to Ecosystem Matching
Instructions: Draw lines to match each New Zealand native species to its correct ecosystem habitat.
Native Species
1. Kākāpō
2. Kōura (freshwater crayfish)
3. Hector's dolphin
4. Mountain daisy
5. Kererū (wood pigeon)
6. Canterbury mudfish
7. Fur seal
8. Alpine weta
Ecosystems
A. Forest
B. Freshwater
C. Marine
D. Alpine
E. Forest
F. Freshwater
G. Marine
H. Alpine
🤔 Part 2: Understanding Habitats
1. Choose the best reason why kererū live in forest ecosystems:
They eat native fruits and berries from forest trees
They prefer cold temperatures
They need salt water to survive
They only eat insects
2. Which features help alpine species survive in mountain ecosystems? (Choose all that apply)
Thick fur or feathers for warmth
Ability to swim long distances
Low-growing form to avoid strong winds
Gills for breathing underwater
3. Explain why freshwater ecosystems are important for species like Canterbury mudfish:
4. Name one threat that affects marine ecosystems in New Zealand:
🎨 Part 3: Design Your Own Ecosystem
1. Choose one New Zealand ecosystem and draw it in the box below. Include at least 3 native species that live there:
2. My chosen ecosystem is: _________________ and the three species I included are:
Species 1: _________________________________
Species 2: _________________________________
Species 3: _________________________________
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