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Animals Adaptations:Body Parts. Pages A48-A53. adaptation. a body part or a behavior that helps an animal meet basic needs All animals have adaptations that enable them to meet basic survival needs. What are some adaptations birds have?. Claw size and shape Beak shape Feathers
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Animals Adaptations:Body Parts Pages A48-A53
adaptation • a body part or a behavior that helps an animal meet basic needs All animals have adaptations that enable them to meet basic survival needs.
What are some adaptations birds have? • Claw size and shape • Beak shape • Feathers • Hollow bones • Strong eyesight
Body Coverings Are Adaptations • Fur • Feathers • Sharp hairs or quills • Whiskers • Scales • Hairs
Color and Shape Are Adaptations • Camouflage-an animal’s color or pattern that helps it blend in with the surroundings • Mimicry-an adaptation that makes one animal look like another
Shape of Body Parts is an Adaptaiton • Long neck of the giraffe (reach leaves in tall trees) • Long ears of the rabbit (better hearing)
Remember!! An adaptation is a body part, covering, or behavior that helps an animal meet its basic needs for survival.