Types of Adaptations
These are ways a particular organism behaves to survive in its natural habitat
What is Behavioral Adaptations
An animals state of extreme inactivity that allows them to survive harsh weather or food shortages by conserving energy. Zzz
Hibernation
Mr. Smith finds 2 rats in his basement, one black and one white but struggles to catch them due to no light in the basement. His cat, Garfield, sneaks into the basement and attempts to catch both but only catches one. Which rat do you think was easier to catch and why?
White rats are easier to find in the dark.
Skin, color, and shape are part of what adaptation?
What is Structural Adaptations
New organisms produced through reproduction which inherit traits from their parent(s)are known as …
Offspring
What is a plant that is most likely to survive dry environments? (Desert-like)
Cactus
These are mechanisms present in an organism that allow it to perform specific biochemical reactions to survive in its natural habitat
What is Physiological Adaptations
Organisms with traits better suited for their environment tend to survive more successfully due to ….
Natural Selection
Bears are extreme predators which helps them survive for long periods of time. Which structural adaptation of the bear is specifically the reason for this?
Sharp teeth for hunting prey.
A snake’s ability to produce venom and a mammal’s ability to maintain constant body temperature are examples of what adaptations?
What is Physiological Adaptations
Organisms are more likely to die or produce fewer offspring if they don’t have ____ traits?
Desirable Traits
Husky wolves during the winter thrive best in its environment but as temperatures rise, it becomes more difficult for them. What is physiological adaptation that helps them survive during this time?
They shed their winter coats early in spring so they are not as furry.
What are the types of adaptations?
What are Structural, Physiological, Behavioral adaptations
Within every population there are inherited traits, the different traits are known as
Variation
Some butterfly’s have brown bodies and brown wings while others have white bodies and white wings. Brown butterfly’s rest on the bark of trees while white butterfly’s rest on the white flowers on the tree. Which butterfly is more likely to survive during winter and why?
More brown butterfly’s will survive than white butterfly’s because predators will be able to spot the white butterfly’s more easily due to flowers dying. Over time, there will be no white butterfly’s in the area.