Adaptations

Characteristics to help an organism survive and reproduce are called ____________________________.

An example of a behavioral adaptation is:

Classify: A black bear hibernates during the winter months. Options: Behavioral Adaptation, Structural Adaptation

An owl is mostly nocturnal meaning it hunts and is active at night. Options: Behavioral Adaptation, Structural Adaptation

When threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape a predator.

Outer body coverings such as fur, scales, or feathers are considered to be an adaptation.

An example of a structural adaptation is...

• a turtle hiding inside its shell
• The spikes on a porcupine fish
• a rabbit burrowing underground
• a viper biting when threatened

A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened. Options: Behavioral Adaptation, Structural Adaptation

An arctic tern migrates for food and warmth. Options: Behavioral Adaptation, Structural Adaptation

A penguin is white on its belly and black on its back so it harder to see underwater from above and below.