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adaptations

Definition . Characteristics that give an organism a better chance of survival. Special traits that help living organisms survive in a particular environment. . Reasons for adaptations. To suit their habitat For protectionFor attack For feeding For movement . Types of adaptations. Structural

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adaptations

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    1. Adaptations Plant & Animal

    3. Reasons for adaptations To suit their habitat For protection For attack For feeding For movement

    4. Types of adaptations Structural – external characteristics size and shape Feet, eyes, bills, skin Behavioral - differing ways of reacting to the environment Nocturnal Arboreal Burrowing

    5. Types of adaptations Physiological - internal characteristics Hibernation Rumination Endothermic

    6. Examples Sharp teeth and claws for carnivores Flat teeth for grinding and chewing Moving in large groups is a behavioral adaptation; it helps protect the members of the group from predators. The thick fur coat of an arctic fox is a structural adaptation. It helps protect it against the cold weather.

    7. Examples Camouflage Mimicry

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