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- 4. Objectives Define the term adaptation. Differentiate between and give examples of structural and behavioral adaptations. Give examples of plant and animal adaptations
- 5. In which environment do you think each of these organisms live?
- 6. The polar bear, cactus and frog each have adaptations specific to the type of environment in which they live.
- 7. Adaptation An adaptation is any trait of a living thing that helps it survive in its environment.
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- 9. What are examples of other plant adaptations? Some of their adaptations in WET environments include: • drip tips to allow water to quickly flow off the plant • aerial roots that allow plants to absorb water, nutrients and gases from the air • pseudobulbs store water and food to support the plant during poor conditions • thin, smooth bark on trees allows water to evaporate quickly
- 10. What are examples of other plant adaptations? Some of the ways they get or keep the water they need to survive are: • spines instead of leaves to reduce water loss and protect from herbivores • thick, waxy skin to prevent water loss • surface roots close to the soil to collect water
- 11. What are examples of other plant adaptations? Some of plant adaptations in cold climates include: • short growing seasons when it is warmer (Lupines) • shedding of leaves to prevent loss of water (Oak trees) • thin and/or waxy leaves or needles to prevent loss of water (Evergreens) • shapes, such as cones that prevent snow build up (Evergreens)
- 14. Structural Adaptations • Water flows easily over the sea turtle's streamlined shaped body and flippers. The shape of the turtle’s body parts allows it to swim. • Seagrass has horizontal stem- like structures and flexible blades that grow upward. The seagrass’s structure allows it to bend with the motion of ocean waves and currents.
- 15. Structural Adaptations structural adaptation is a part of a living thing that helps it to survive in its environment.
- 16. Beaks and Teeth • Toucans have large, long beaks to reach fruit in the branches of trees. The pointed end of their beak allows them to open and eat the fruits. • Animals that are herbivores, such as zebras, have flat, wide teeth. The shape of their teeth allows them to chew plants such as tough grasses and leaves.
- 17. Skin and Fur • The desert agave plant has a thick, waxy skin covering its leaves. This prevents water loss in the desert heat. • Animals that live in areas with extremely cold temperatures, such as bison, are covered in thick fur to keep them warm.
- 18. Feet and Limbs • Organisms that move between land and water, such as ducks and frogs, have webbed feet. The shape of their feet helps them swim. • Tree dwellers, such as gibbons, have long arms and legs. Their long limbs allow them to swing from tree to tree and collect fruit to eat.
- 19. Horns and Shells • Some animals have horns. A rhinoceros uses its horns to scare away other animals and to defend itself when in danger. • Some animals have a hard outer covering called a shell. A crab’s shell helps protect it from predators and the environment.
- 22. behavioral adaptation A behavioral adaptation is an action an organism does to help it survive.
- 23. What are some behavioral adaptations to changing seasons?
- 24. What are some behavioral adaptations to changing seasons?
- 25. What types of adaptations help animals survive in different environments? structural adaptations: •gills or blow holes for breathing underwater •fins or flippers to push themselves through the water •streamlined body shape to help them move more easily and quickly through the water VIEW behavioral adaptations: •forming groups to swim together for protection •making sounds to communicate, move through dark waters, hunt prey, and to protect themselves from predators
- 26. What types of adaptations help animals survive in different environments? structural adaptations: larger body size and larger amounts of body fat to keep in heat •thick coats of fur to cover their body •body coloring to blend in with the environment VIEbehavioral adaptations: •hibernating, or becoming inactive, during the colder season •migrating, or moving, to warmer areas during different seasons
- 27. What types of adaptations help animals survive in different environments? structural adaptations: •large ears to release heat to keep their bodies cool •light-colored coats to reflect heat away from the body behavioral adaptations: •burrowing, or digging holes in the ground to stay out of the Sun and keep cool •being nocturnal, or active at night when temperatures are cooler
- 29. What adaptations do predators and prey have to meet their survival needs? • Predators have adaptations such as forward set eyes and good eyesight to spot and focus on the animal they are hunting. • Camouflage allows them to hide and sneak up on prey. Speed and strength, along with sharp teeth and claws, help predators catch and eat their prey.
- 30. What adaptations do predators and prey have to meet their survival needs? • Prey have adaptations such as wide set eyes, good hearing and sense of smell to better detect when predators are around them. • Sometimes they also have special weapons, such as the antlers on the deer, to fight off predators. • Camouflage also helps them to hide from predators by blending in with their environment.