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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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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