Adaptations
Traits
SMOFE
This or That?
"Prey" for me
100
The long distance (or seasonal) movement of animals from one place to another?
Migration
100
A distinguishing characteristic or an organism.
Trait
100
A cow with dull, flat teeth is an example of what letter of SMOFE? (State both the letter and what it stands for).
M - Mouth
100
Learned or Inherited:
Hair and eye color.
Inherited
100
My eyes are specially placed so I can avoid predators. Where are they?
Side facing.
200
When an organism is able to blend in with its surroundings to increase chances of survival.
Camouflage
200
Traits an organism that were handed down from parent to offspring.
Inherited traits
200
Tigers have eyes that face forward, helping it better focus on its prey. This is an example of what letter of SMOFE? State both the letter and what it stands for.
E - eyes
200
Predator or prey?
I have eyes on the side of my head.
Prey.
200
I can use this characteristic to run quickly away from something trying to eat me!
Hooves
300
The slowing of life functions for a long period of time to survive harsh conditions.
Hibernation
300
The two types of traits
Acquired/Learned and Inherited
300
Daily "Duck"le
Sharp claws on an animal are an example of which letter in SMOFE. (State the letter and what it stands for).
F - feet
300
Metamorphosis or Incomplete Metamorphosis?
Metamorphosis
300
What could a predator use to tear apart it's prey? (2 answers)
Teeth and claws
400
When an organism copies characteristics of another organism for Survival.
Mimicry
400
Traits of how an animal acts (or reacts) in response to a particular situation.
Behaviors
400
Tigers have fur with stripes. This is an example of what letter in SMOFE? State both the letter and what it stands for.
O - outer covering
400
Learned or Inherited?
A chimp using sign language.
Learned
400
Daily "duck"le.
When I see my prey, it burrows into a hole in the ground to survive. What is this behavior called?
Survival behavior
500
Daily "duck"le.
The ability of organisms to bring new organisms of the same kind into existence.
Reproduction
500
Traits that an organism acquired from other organisms of the environment from experience.
Learned (acquired) traits
500
A bear hibernating is an example of what letter of SMOFE? (State the letter and what it stands for).
S - Survival Behavior
500
Ecosystem or Habitat?
A bear living in a cave.
Habitat
500
My eyes are specially placed so I can focus on my prey. Where are they?
Front facing.