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adaptations

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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adaptations

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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

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