Animal Adaptations

Front

A form of camouflage that uses contrasting coloring to blend many animals together

Back

Disruptive coloration

Front

A protective coloration to help an animal blend in

Back

camouflage

Front

A mosquito is a

Back

fluid feeder

Front

When a weaker animal copies a stronger one to ward off predators

Back

mimicry

Front

A form of camouflage in which an animal's belly is lighter and its back is darker

Back

countershading

Front

A lion is a: Deposit feeder, bulk feeder, filter feeder

Back

bulk feeder

Front

A sponge is a

Back

filter feeder

Front

Structures that allow animals to defend themselves, move, and obtain resources

Back

adaptations

Front

A stickbug looks like the twig on which it rests. This is an example of: Attack, Defense, Hiding, Obtaining resources

Back

Hiding

Front

A sea urchin's spines cause an eel to seek another meal. This is an example of: Attack, Defense, Hiding, Obtaining Resources

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Defense