Structures and Functions of Organisms

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What is camouflage?

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Coloring or other physical characteristics that help an organism to blend in with its surroundings.

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What does it mean to survive?

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To continue to live or exist even when there is danger.

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What adaptation helps a snowshoe hare survive in cold and snowy environments?

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Thick, white fur provides warmth and camouflage.

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When an animal blends in with its surroundings, what is it using?

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Camouflage.

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What is an animal that is hunted as food called?

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Prey.

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What is a predator?

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An animal that hunts and eats other animals.

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What is mimicry?

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When an organism resembles another organism or object to avoid being eaten.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A physical feature of an organism that helps it survive in its environment.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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An action or behavior that helps an organism survive.

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What role does the environment play in the survival of organisms?

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The environment provides resources and conditions that affect how organisms live and thrive.

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