Mimicry & Camouflage
What does it mean when an animal or plant looks like something else to protect itself?
Mimicry
Helps an organism survive in its environment.
Adaptation
a community of living organisms (plants, animals, etc...) in a particular area.
Ecosystems
What is a fossil?
The remains or traces of a plant or animal from long ago.
What does it mean when an animal is extinct?
the animal no longer exists on Earth
Animals that change their color to blend in with their environment. What is this called?
Camouflage
Why do some animals have thick fur in cold places?
To keep warm
What can fossils tell us about the past?
information about animals, plants, and how Earth was different.
What is migration?
the movement of animals from one place to another, usually for food or to stay warm?
Some butterflies look like bird droppings to keep predators away. What type of defense is this?
Mimicry
A giraffe has a long neck. What is this an adaptation for?
reaching high leaves on trees?
What do animals, plants, water, and air all make up in an ecosystem?
habitat
If many fish fossils are found on land, what does this tell scientists?
there may have once been water on that land?
Why do some animals migrate?
to find food or warmer weather?
Why do animals use camouflage?
To hide from predators or to sneak up on prey.
How do bats use their wings as an adaptation?
to fly and catch insects for food?
Everything in an ecosystem depends on each other to survive.
True or False
What type of fossil can show us what an animal or plant looked like long ago?
mold or cast fossil
Why might an animal go extinct?
because of changes in the environment, lack of food, or being hunted too much